UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
COMMITTEE/BOARD MINUTES 1985
COMMITTEE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
September 9, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
November 26, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 16, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
February 27, 1985 (UMASS Harbor Campus, Boston, MA)
April 3, 1985 (UMASS Harbor Campus, Boston, MA)
June 5, 1985 (UMASS Amherst)
August 7, 1985 (Suburban Experiment Field Station, Waltham, MA)
October 2, 1985 (UMASS Amherst)
November 5, 1985 (The Vale, Waltham, MA)
December 4, 1985 (UMASS Worcester)
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
January 23, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
March 20, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 22, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
July 24, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 11, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
November 20, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
January 4, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
January 16, 1985 (reconvened from 1/4/85, Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
January 30, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
with BUDGET & FINANCE
March 19, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 20, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
July 15, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 9, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
Date N/A (Medical School, Worcester, MA)
October 23, 1985 (Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA)
December 4, 1985 (Medical School, Worcester, MA)
COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
January 9, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
March 6, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 8, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 17, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
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P COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
January 30, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
with EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
March 29, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
May 29, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
July 31, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
September 19, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
December 3, 1985 (Central Administrative Offices, Boston, MA)
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
September 9, 1985; 11:00 a.m.
Trustees' Lounge
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairperson Caruso;
Trustees Bell and Matthews; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustees Carlin and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Willits, Asso-
ciate Vice President for Human Resources; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Mr. Sinacore, Acting Director, Affirmative
Action
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. Gant, Director,
Affirmative Action
UM/Worcester : Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor for Administra-
tion and Finance; Mr. Gardner, Affirmative Action
Chairman Caruso convened the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
President Knapp reviewed last year's Committee
activity. The regular quarterly reporting is now on
schedule. The Committee asked that quarterly reporting be
revised to be more inclusive and not restricted to em-
ployment statistics. Other areas which were suggested to
be included were admissions, vendors, student and handi-
capped statistics.
He then reported on student statistics and noted that
the Boston campus has an overall 18% minority enrollment
which is the highest among any public institution in the
state. The Amherst campus overall is somewhere around
5%. There was a major increase at the Medical School,
approximately 9% of the incoming class. This he said is
seen as a good sign that the campuses are paying attention
to these issues. The Amherst campus has also set aside a
fund of $250,000 to encourage minority hiring in the
faculty.
Moving then to the next agenda item, Assessment of
Incomplete issues and work, the Committee discussed Vendor
Reporting. Associate Vice President Willits reviewed the
University's Purchasing Policy, summarized the bid process
utilized if a vendor is needed to provide services and
reported on new state law that splits out minority owned
companies and their acquisition of contracts. During the
course of the discussion reference was made to a report
concerning Minority Business Development from University
Vice President MacArthur to the Board of Regents. Copies
of that report were requested to be provided to the Com-
mittee members.
President Knapp then spoke about the Committee's work
last year on the Amendment to the current Affirmative
Action/Non-Discrimination Resolution and the concerns
raised about whether the issue of sexual preference should
be included. Counsel Searson pointed out what was
required to be included in accordance with Federal and
State Law. This item was tabled and Associate Vice
President Willits was asked to coordinate with the three
campuses and to bring back to the next meeting two
versions of the document.
Trustee Matthews noted that the Affirmative Action
Plans she had seen spoke of hiring and asked if there were
other documents available which address other areas such
as admissions, academics and procurement.
There was a discussion of the admission statistics in
particular the acceptance, retention and graduation sta-
tistics .
Trustee Bell then raised a question about efforts made
to make the 250 Stuart Street Building accessible for
handicapped individuals. It was reported that funds have
been made available to rectify the situation. The ele-
vator problems were then highlighted and a suggestion was
made to enlist the help of the student council in putting
notices in the elevators
It was then reported that a scholarship fund had been
set up in memory of Thelma Johnson, Affirmative Action
Director at the Amherst Campus.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
November 26, 1985; 12:00 noon
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff ; Chairperson Caruso;
Trustees Bell, Matthews and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Cariin
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr e Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General
Counsel; Dr. Willits, Associate Vice President for Human
Resources
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. Gant, Director,
Affirmative Action
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Gardner,
Affirmative Action
Chairperson Caruso convened the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
After discussing the Equal Opportunity Resolution , the
Committee changed it to make it more readable. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
Equal Opportunity Resolution set forth in
Doc. T85-086A.
The next item considered was the Affirmative Action
Resolution . After a lengthy discussion, the resolution
was modified to strengthen the tone in order to have a
stronger statement of policy. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
Affirmative Action Resolution set forth
in Doc. T85-087A; which resolution shall
replace that contained in Doc. T79-035,
approved by the Board May 2, 1979.
The next item was the Equal Opportunity in Employment
Report . Associate Vice President Willits said that the
data was complied as of August 31st and, therefore, did
not include faculty employed this semester. A discussion
ensued about the accuracy of the data in the report. For
future reference in preparing reports, the Committee asked
that percentages be included and the statistics complied
for minority statistics not include white females.
Trustee Matthews again expressed her interest, in receiving
information concerning retention of undergraduate and
graduate students.
The last item discussed was the Minority Business De -
velopment report. The Committee requested additional in-
formation specifying vendors, the amount of funds awarded
to vendors and percentages of the total amount awarded.
Under new business, Trustee Bell asked President Knapp
to supply him with a letter addressed to Edward Rossi at
the Board of Regents requesting an allocation to have the
front doors at the Downtown Center accessible to handi-
capped students.
There being no further business to come before the
Committee, the meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the Board of Trustees
January 16, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Room 222
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees Carlin,
"Gomes, Keller, Knowles, Kurzman, Robsham, Sweeney, Troy and
Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary
Trustees Absent : Trustees Caruso and Costin
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Liem, Faculty
Representative; Ms. McDermott, Associate Chancellor
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Howe, Vice
Chancellor/Academic Dean; Mr. Hanshaw, Acting Vice
Chancellor/Academic Dean
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. He
expressed the regrets and sincere condolences of the Board to
Peter Healey on the death of his father and former colleague
and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Joseph P. Healey. The
Board then observed a moment of silent prayer in memory of
Joseph P. Healey.
Chairman Quinn announced the impending departure of John P.
Howe III, Vice Chancellor and Academic Dean at the Medical
School. Dr. Howe, who was leaving to accept the position of
President at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San
Antonio, Texas, then addressed the Trustees. Chancellor
Tranquada added that Dr. James Barry Hanshaw was appointed
Interim Vice Chancellor and Academic Dean.
The first matter of business was the Hospital Corporation
which had been discussed at several meetings before this, at
the October Retreat and most recently at meetings of the
Executive Committee. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the following membership of the
Board of Directors of the Hospital
Corporation at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center: (also known
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as University Health Systems at New
England)
Ex officio members:
The Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
who shall be Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
Three other members of the Board of
Trustees to be named by the Chairman of
the Board of Trustees.
The Chancellor of the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester and the
Director of the Teaching Hospital.
At least three and no more than five
individuals to serve as directors and
community representatives chosen from
the following list:
Ronald Texeira Ralph Crowley
Angela Dorenkamp Arthur Pappas
Richard Collins
The next matter to be considered was the recommended
Administrative Reorganization at UM/Worcester . It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To eliminate the titles Chancellor/Dean
and Provost at the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester and to create
the titles Chancellor, and Dean of the
Medical School/Provost and of the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester.
(Doc. T84-123)
The next item was Student Governance at UM/Boston which had
been recommended by the Executive Committee. Chairman Quinn
said that a hearing was held on January 4, 1985 where the
Committee heard from the student group. Having heard the
arguments and read the material put before the Committee, the
Chairman asked for a poll of the Executive Committee. The
Executive Committee returned a unanimous vote to reaffirm its
recommendation to the Board that the Student Senate be
established as originally proposed.
Trustee Gomes made a motion to amend Article 15 that SAC
remain fully functioning on an interim basis until the first
meeting of the Student Senate. It would be the responsibility
of the newly elected members of the Budget and Finance
Committee to assist in preparing this budget. Chancellor
Corrigan noted that none of the amendments had been discussed
by any group on campus including the Committee which brought
forth the Student Senate document. Each of these amendments,
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he said, create issues for the campus which the students and
faculty deserve the right to view. On a vote of three in favor
and seven opposed the amendment was defeated.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To reaffirm the Executive Committee
recommendation of November 19, 1984 that
the Board establish the Student Senate at
the University of Massachusetts at Boston
and to approve the Constitution of said
Senate as set forth in Doc. T84-118 as
amended .
The next matter was the Dismissal of an individual at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: Pursuant to he provisions of Part II,
Article 5.2 of Trustee Document T64-061,
to remove Raymond R. Miles, Jr., from his
position of Professor of Afro-American
Studies with tenure at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst and to dismiss
him from the University.
There was a motion made by Trustee Keller to request
Chancellor Corrigan to convene a committee of appropriate
representatives for the purpose of considering recommended
changes to the Student Constitution at Boston. There was a
discussion and the motion was defeated.
At 2:50 p.m. it was voted to go into Executive Session to
discuss Honorary Degrees. Chairman Quinn voted for the motion
as did Trustees Carlin, Gomes, Keller, Knowles, Kurzman,
Sweeney, Troy and Zervas.
At 3:20 p.m. the Board of Trustees came out of Executive
Session and it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To award honorary degrees to those
individuals agreed upon in executive
session and to instruct the Chancellors to
proceed with the necessary arrangements.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:
p.m.
fathia A. Fontaine
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Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 27 , 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Healey Library
University of Massachusetts
Harbor Campus
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE : Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees Gomes,
Keller, Kurzman, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Ad-
ministrative Secretary
Trustees Absent : Trustees Carlin, Caruso, Costin, Knowles and
Robs ham
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Mankin, Faculty Rep-
resentative
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Mr. Titus, Director of Athletics
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
G ue s t s : Mr. Minear, Selectman from the Town of Amherst; Mr.
Harper, Capital and Operations Cooridinator for Consent De-
crees, Office of Administration and Finance and Department of
Human Services; Mr. Dugal , President, Graduate Student Senate —
UM/Amherst; Mr. Muir, Ms. Milligen, Mr. Teeters, Mr.
Karastamatic, Ms. Roaden and Mr. Patrick, Students — UM/Amherst
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:15 p.m. The Board
then considered and approved the minutes of the December 5,
1984 meeting as written. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the December 5,
1984 Board of Trustee meeting.
Chairman Quinn began his report by noting that in a survey
he requested of the Chancellors and the President the advertis-
ing budget for the University appeared to be unbalanced in the
publications used and he thought other publications should be
found .
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President Knapp mentioned the budget for higher education
was a level funded budget except for collective bargaining and
personnel costs. He also added that there was some discussion
of a supplemental budget in April which would provide 12
million dollars for equipment for nursing and engineering pro-
grams as well as increasing student aid funds.
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Commenting on the impact of the Reagan budget on financial
aid he said it appears that well over 50% of the students at
the Amherst campus and somewhat fewer on the Boston campus will
be adversely affected by the Reagan budget. There are three
provisions within the Reagan budget which have an impact. At
the Amherst campus thirty-one to thirty-seven percent of the
students should be affected by the $32,500 limit. Trustee
Keller added that a group of students, sponsored by Students
Advocating Financial Aid, would be going to Washington to lobby
in opposition of the financial aid cuts.
He concluded by reporting on several events which have
occurred since the last Board meeting - the Troy Alumni Award
Dinner and a reception for new legislators which was co-
sponsored by alumni legislators. He announced the upcoming
Healey Memorial Service to be held March 7 in the Healey li-
brary as well as hearings scheduled in March and April before
the Education Committee which will deal with a wide range of
issue-s including governance.
Chancellor Duffey announced the award of a grant of nearly
one-half million dollars from the National Science Foundation
to the Department of Math and Statistics and the School of
Education. The Departments are working together to train high
school math teachers to use micro-computers for instruction and
to develop improved materials for teaching mathematics in the
secondary school. The project over several years will involve
intensive summer courses for math teachers and returning to the
campus each month during the academic year to consult on the
implementation of various new approaches to the teaching of
mathematics. He noted distinguished lecturers who have visited
the campus including Paulo Friere, Maya Angelou, Elie Weisel
and Dr. Hans Suyin. He concluded his report by announcing that
the campus had signed an agreement with the University of
Buenos Aires in Argentina to begin collaborative projects in
academic areas involving professors and graduate students.
Chancellor Corrigan commenting on the financial aid situa-
tion said that the $4,000 cap on funds coming from federal
sources is much more pernicious on its influence on the cam-
pus. The $4,000 includes all sources of federal aid including
work study money and approximately 16% of the students who are
on financial aid at the Boston campus will be affected. He
announced that the campus tenth year accreditation visit will
be conducted from April 21 to April 24. The campus also re-
cently co-sponsored a Conference in Northern Virginia on the
problems in Northern Ireland. In summation, he said several
equipment grants, awards and fellowships to faculty members had
recently been received including $100,000 from the Combined
Jewish Philanthropy to Survey Research to conduct a Jewish
population study which is a ten year follow up of a study done
by the campus .
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Chancellor Tranquada said the Medical School too would be
seriously affected by the Reagan recommendations already ad-
dressed. Further, zero funding was recommended for all of the
health manpower programs. This would affect not only student
aid in the form of exceptional financially needy grants, the
national health services corp, and other programs. He said
that the students at the Medical School elected to wage a sig-
nificant letter writing and personal contact campaign with
federal legislators. He concluded his report by assuring mem-
bers of the Board that there was no firm foundation for the
particular facts recently reported in a story about the New
England Life Flight crash recently aired on Channel 5. He said
the National Transportation Safety Board will not and has not
released its findings for three to six months.
Trustee Troy then gave the report of the Committee on Aca-
demic and Student Affairs which had met on January 23, 1985.
The first items considered were Appointments with Tenure.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED To concur with the President in his
appointment of Gerald Nash as Professor of
Pathology with tenure at the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester. (Doc. T85-002)
and,
VOTED; To concur with the President in his
appointment of William G. Shepherd as
Professor of Economics with tenure at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T85-003)
The
Boston.
next item was
This program,
the Master
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of Science in Nursing a t UM/
said, was a ve
program with consultation at Amherst and
posed program at the beginning focuses o
places emphasis in nursing management, t
well as developing clinical skills. In
would also offer concentrations in medic
and family practice nursing. Without di
seconded and
ry carefully developed
Worcester. The pro-
n geriatric nursing and
eaching and research as
due course the program
al-surgical, pediatric
scussion, it was moved,
VOTED: To establish, subject to the concurrence
of the Board of Regents, the Master of
Science in Nursing Program at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Boston as
described in Doc. T85-001.
The final item for discussion by the Committee centered on
Presidential Evaluation by the Board of Regents. Trustee Troy
noted some differences of understanding by the two Boards and
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said that after discussing these and other considerations, it
was the consensus of the Committee that it would be unwise to
simply challenge or protest the differences but to seek for a
general clarification and resolution of undeclining differences
between the Regents and their staff on the one hand and the
University on the other. For this reason the Committee rec-
ommended that the Board hold a Retreat in the near future to
attempt to examine all these problems and to put them into a
mature perspective for the good of the order. He also asked
that President Knapp provide information concerning activity
nationally about university systems and the relations between
coordinating boards and the boards within the system for dis-
cussion at the time of the Retreat. It was asked that Mr. Troy
prepare his remarks in printed form and distribute them to the
Board of Trustees.
To the point of the Retreat, Chairman Quinn said he would
take steps to arrange another within the next few months de-
pending on what date can be arranged to the satisfaction of the
almost unanimity of the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Kurzman gave the report for the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs. He said the Committee met jointly with
the Executive Committee for the purpose of discussing the Self -
Insurance Program at UM/Worcester . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To authorize the Chancellor of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Worcester, to
issue requests for proposal for a fund
trustee, a claims management firm, and an
excess insurance broker pertaining to
a program of self-funded medical mal-
practice insurance, all as set forth in
Doc. T85-007. Further approval of the
self-insurance plan by the Board of
Trustees shall be required prior to
accepting any said proposals or entering
into any contractual arrangement relative
thereto.
Continuing with the report of the Committee on
Budget and Financial Affairs, it was moved, seconded
and
VOTED ; To establish the Computer Center Trust
Fund at the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester, which self-supporting trust
fund shall have as its purpose the
provision of computer related^ services to
external organizations as related to the
primary programs of instruction, research
and public service. Expenditures will
include all operational and development ^
costs of the trust, all as described in
Doc. T85-005.
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The next item was the establishment of the F.M. Dowd
Memorial Scholarship Fund at UM/Amherst. Trustee Zervas asked
that in view of the crunch in financial aid if there was a way,
in the future, to be less restrictive with the curriculum limi-
tations. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To establish the F.M. Dowd Memorial
Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts at Amherst for
the purpose of awarding a scholarship
annually to an entering full-time freshman
who is the son or daughter of a current,
permanent employee of the Raytheon Company
who is majoring in mathematics, any of the
physical sciences, or any branch of en-
gineering; the award shall be in the
amount of $4,000, derived from the income
of the fund donated by the Raytheon Com-
pany, income in excess of $4,000
will be added to the fund; if there is a
shortfall Raytheon will make up the dif-
ference. The selection of the scholarship
recipient will be made by the
Department of Electrical Engineering at
Amherst as set forth in Doc. T85-006.
The next item discussed by the Committee was the Internal
Audit Report which was a quarterly information report.
The Allocation of Trust Fund Interest was then approved.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To allocate an additional $1,000 from
Trust Fund Interest to the Amherst campus
for the provision of bus service to and
from Springfield.
The next item was the Transfer of Land at the Amherst cam-
pus. The letter of February 26, 1985 to Chancellor Duffey from
Barbara K. Griffith, Chairwoman of the Town of Amherst was
distributed. Mr. Richard Minear, Selectman from the Town of
Amherst and Mr. Jay Harper, Capital and Operations Coordinator
for Consent Decrees, Office of Administration and Finance and
Department of Human Services were introduced.
Mr. Minear underlined the concerns of the Board of Select-
men as set out in the letter of February 26. The concerns
focused on the issues of siting — one of the two proposed
sites was requested by the Town to be eliminated — and of
insufficient information received relative to the proposal from
DMH. Questions which the Board of Selectmen wanted answers to
were who was intended for the clientele for the house and for
what length of time, whether better medical treatment was
available at Belchertown, and whether the University and the
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town might maintain some jurisdiction over the site until they
have a clear idea of precisely what DMH wishes to do.
Mr. Harper reviewed the history of the court case and con-
sent decree and described the process by which the two sites
were chosen. He added that each site would have a residential
home on it with eight clients and support staff. The clients
are transported to programs during the day and returned to the
house in the evening. The time the clients would spend in the
unit is based upon their needs.
Chairman Quinn raised his concerns about providing for the
return of the real estate to the University in the future
should the Department of Mental Health cease to operate the
facilities, authorizing the conveyance of the parcel based on
the vote as written, and including as part of the vote the
approval of the President for the design construction so that
the structure would be compatible with the University grounds.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommit the matter of the transfer of
land at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst to the Department of Mental Health
to the Committee on Budget and Financial
Affairs to work out the details of the
land transfer and report at the April 3,
1985 Board of Trustees meeting.
And further,
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VOTED ; To approve in principle the determination
of surplus property at the Amherst campus
for arrangement of transfer to the De-
partment of Mental Health for the purpose
of constructing alternative model com-
munity residences for residents of the
state school for the mentally retarded.
The next item was the replacing of the current
floor at the Clark Athletic Center Gym at UM/Boston.
Trustee Sweeney said that the current chem-turf sur-
face needs to be replaced in the Spring and it would
be in the best interest to replace it with wood. The
difference between resurfacing the current floor and
total replacement with wood was $130,000.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED ; To allocate $130,000 from Trustee Reserve
Funds at the University of Massachusetts
at Boston for the purpose of replacing the
current gym floor with wood.
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approved in principle by the Trustees with the amount
of the fee to be implemented for FY86. Trustee Keller
said the matter was a great concern to students and
was a question of equity - letting students pay for
the services they use. In addition to the basic ques-
tion of equity, he added that several student groups
would be hurt; among them would be students in the
fraternity and sorority system and resident assist-
ants. He said that students overwhelmingly support
paying for the new fee on a fee for service basis.
Sanjee S. Dugal , President, Graduate Student Sen-
ate presented to Chairman Quinn 1, 110 signatures in
opposition to the proposed University Resource Fee.
He said the concern goes beyond the issue of equity
and that it will affect both the quality of research
and quality of graduate applicants in the future.
Other students who spoke about the issue included
Matthew Muir, Nancy Milligen, Jeff Teeters, Christos
Karastamatic, Phyllis Roaden and Rick Patrick. After
discussion, Chairman Quinn invited Trustee Keller to
present his suggestion to the next meeting of the
Committee on Budget and Financial Affairs for con-
sideration and then before the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Sweeney gave the report of the Committee
on University Relations and Development which agreed
to recommend that the Board approve the transfer of
the Joseph P. Healey Endowment Fund and the Public
Service Endowment Fund to the University of Massachu-
setts Foundation. The purposes of both funds will
remain the same. The transfer, he continued, was part
of an ongoing effort to strengthen the Foundation.
After Counsel Searson suggested an amendment, it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED : To transfer custody of the Joseph P.
Healey Endowment Fund to the University of
Massachusetts Foundation. This move
changes neither the original intention,
uses or operation of this fund as estab-
lished in T82-058. The general purpose of
this fund remains the "enhancing of the
academic quality of the University, pri-
marily through subventions to faculty to
increase research and scholarship poten-
tial." Fund interest earnings, both rea-
lized and unrealized totalling 7% of the
principal at the beginning of the fiscal
year prior to their availability, shall be
allotted each year for current
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and,
use; any additional earnings shall be
added to the principal.
In calculating the amount to be allotted,
funds added to the principal balance by
the University's Operating Budget shall be
deemed part of the principal at the be-
ginning of that fiscal year. Distribu-
tions will continue to be made, as at
present, by the President of the Univer-
sity.
The transfer shall be implemented as of
June 28, 1985, and shall include current
balances as of that date.
The Board of Trustees hereby retains the
authority to rescind or modify this vote
at any time.
VOTED : To transfer custody of the Public Service
Endowment Fund to the University of Massa-
chusetts Foundation. This move changes
neither the original intention, uses or
operation of this fund as established in
T82-058. The general purpose of the fund
remains "enhancing the public service
missions of the University; funds are to
be allocated on a project basis rather
than providing on-going support for any
specific activity..."
Fund interest earnings, both realized and
unrealized totaling 7% of the principal at
the beginning of the fiscal year prior to
their availability, shall be allotted each
year for current use, any additional earn-
ings shall be re-invested and such earn-
ings shall be added to the principal.
In calculating the amount to be allotted,
funds added to the principal balance by
the University's Operating Budget shall be
deemed part of the principal at the be-
ginning of that fiscal year. Distribu-
tions will continue to be made, as at
present, by the President of the Univer-
sity.
This transfer will be implemented as of
June 28, 1985, and shall include current
balances as of that date.
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The Board of Trustees hereby retains the
authority to rescind or modify this vote
at any time.
He concluded his report with the recommendation
that the Board endorse the University of Massachusetts
Foundation Three Year Plan and Financial Plan. It
was moved , seconded and
VOTED : To endorse the University of Massachusetts
Foundation Three Year Plan and Financial
Plan as tools for revitalizing the Foun-
dation and making it more useful to the
University development program.
To recommend to the Board of Governors of
the Foundation that they adopt the plans
and implement them as soon as possible.
The last item on the agenda was Minutes of the Hospital
Management Board. Chairman Quinn brought to the attention of
the Board the filing of the Certificate of Need for a Telecom-
munications System. Without discussion/ it was moved, seconded
and
VOTED ; To approve the minutes of the November 21,
and December 19, 1984 meetings of the
Hospital Management Board at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Worcester as
contained in Doc. T85-008; including the
Audited and Unaudited Financial State-
ments, the Appointments and Reappointments
to the Medical Staff, the Capitalization
Policy, the Policy Statement on health
Professional Reporting Relationships, the
Hospital Performance Profile for the first
quarter of 1985, and the filing of Cer-
tificate of Need for a Telecommunications
System dated January 1, 1985.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
) BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 3, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Healey Library
Harbor Campus
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Vice Chairman Robsham;
Trustees Caruso, Keller, Knowles, Oakes, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs.
Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustees Absent : Trustees Carlin, Gomes and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice Presi-
dent for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Manage-
ment and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Mankin, Faculty Representa-
tive; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; Mr.
Burgess, Student Trustee Elect
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Kramer, Faculty Represen-
tative; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance;
Provost Greene
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UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Dobson, Faculty Representa-
tive; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Guests : Mr. Flynn, President, Fraternity Council; Mr. Duval, Presi-
dent Graduate Student Senate; Ms. Albrandy, Residential Assistant -
Students — UM/ Amherst
In the absence of the Chairman, Vice Chairman Robsham called the
meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. Without discussion, it was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the January 15, 1985
and February 27, 1985 meetings of the Board of
Trustees .
President Knapp speaking of the FY86 Budget Request, said that
the Regents had submitted a recommendation to the legislature to in-
crease the funding for higher education. The amount recommended for
Boston and Amherst would enable the two campuses to focus on some of
their more pressing needs; the amount recommended for Worcester is
inadequate. Efforts are underway asking the legislature for a fur-
ther increase. He concluded his report by describing the upcoming
administrative conference.
Chairman Quinn, having arrived at 2:15 p.m., then assumed the
chair.
The three Chancellors then reported on activities at the cam-
puses.
The Chairman then welcomed Trustee Oakes to his first Board
meeting as a Trustee.
Trustee Keller said he had been asked to inform the Board that
the Whitmore Administration Building at Amherst was the site of a
student sit-in protesting the Universal Resource Fee, investments
in South Africa and, several other matters in which agreement had
been reached. However, the sitters-in were determined to stay in
the building until the fee and investment issues are settled to
their satisfaction.
Trustee Troy then reported for the Committee on Academic and
Student Affairs. Without discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the February, 1985 graduation lists
at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
and the June, 1985 graduation lists at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston and the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester, all
subject to the completion of all requirements
as certified by the Recorder of the respective
campuses. (Doc. T85-013AB&C)
Trustee Troy said that the Committee had considered two Requests
for Postponements of Sabbatical Leave . The Committee found the re-
quests to be legitimate and agreed to recommend them to the Board.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED :
And further,
VOTED :
To postpone for one Academic Year 1985/86 the
requirement that Sylvia Gendrop return to the
University on the completion of her sabbatical
leave; further, to grant Professor Gendrop a
leave of absence without pay from September 1,
1985 to September 1, 1986. (Doc. T85-016)
To postpone for one semester the requirement
that Alfred S. Alschuler return to the Univer-
sity on completion of his sabbatical leave;
further, to grant Professor Alschuler a leave
of absence without pay from January 26, 1986
to August 31, 1986. (Doc. T85-020)
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In considering the Awards of Tenure at the three campuses,
Trustee Troy continued, the Committee found that all of the candi-
dates fully met all of the requirements for the award of tenure,
and some were quite distinguished in their chosen fields. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED :
And further,
VOTED :
To concur with the President in the award of
tenure to the following individuals at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
Alison F. Alexander, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies
W. Bruce Croft, Associate Professor of Computer
and Information Science
Francesco D'Introno, Professor of Spanish and
Portuguese
Kristine Edmondson-Haney , Associate Professor of
Art
Lyn Frazier, Associate Professor of Linguistices
Arthur S. Keene, Associate Professor of Anthropology
John Y. Kwan, Associate Professor of Physics and
Astronomy
Wendy G. Lehnert, Associate Professor of Computer
and Information Science
Eric Martz, Professor Microbiology
Edwina L. Rissland, Associate Professor of Computer
and Information Science
Norman H. Sims, Associate Professor English
Richard F. Yuretich, Associate Professor of Geology
and Geography
Theodore E. Djaferis, Associate Professor of Elec-
trical and Computing Engineering
James A. Donovan, Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering
David M. Pozar, Associate Professor of Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Linda Smircich, Associate Professor of Management
(Doc. T85-017)
To concur with the President in the award of
tenure to the following individuals at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston.
Pamela J. Annas, Associate Professor of English
Jonathan M. Chu, Associate Professor of History
Ann T. Cordillia, Associate Professor of Sociology
Michael Milburn, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dan Simovici, Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science
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Shula Sommers, Associate Professor of Psychology
Gordon T. Wallace, Associate Professor of Environ-
mental Sciences
Paul Watanabe, Associate Professor of Political
Science
(Doc. T85-017)
And further,
VOTED ; To concur with the President in the award of
tenure to the following individuals at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester:
John C. S. Fray, Associate Professor of Physiology
Carol L. Miller, Professor of Surgery
Anthony R. Poteete, Associate Professor of Molecular-
Genetics and Microbiology
Jack P. Shonkoff, Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Robert T. Woodland, Associate Professor of Molecular
Genetics and Microbiology
(Doc. T85-017)
Trustee Knowles then gave the report of the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs. He noted that the first item at the March 29,
meeting was a report on the Parking Garage and the Self-Insurance Pro-
gram at UM/Worcester . Mr. Adams then described the proposed garage.
Chancellor Tranquada speaking of the medical malpractice self-
insurance, said that requests for proposals had been submitted. If
the proposals came in a timely fashion the Medical Center intends to
bring a complete proposal to the June meeting of the Board.
The next item, Trustee Knowles said, was FY85 Mid-Year Review .
After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the Mid-Year Budget Review of the
three campuses, the President's Office and the
Institute for Governmental Services contained
in Doc. T85-025 including the intersubsidiary
transfers and the Medical Center's request to
seek a supplemental appropriation of $969,857
for needed repairs and the Boston campus' re-
quest to seek a supplemental appropriation as
needed to meet a shortfall in the utilities
account .
The Trustees then considered the Establishment of Trust Funds at
UM/Amherst. After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To establish the Athletic Events Clearing
Accounts Trust Fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which self-
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And further,
VOTED :
supporting trust fund shall have as its purpose
the collection of revenues from certain Athletic
Department events and activities and the payment
of miscellaneous costs associated with such
events and activities, all as more fully de-
scribed in Doc. T85-021.
To establish the Auxiliary Enterprises Trust Fund
at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
which self-supporting trust fund will supplant
the Boarding Halls, Campus Center, Conference
Services and Auxiliary Services and Auxiliary
Services Trust Funds; further, to approve the
following FY86 fee schedule for the Boarding Halls
And further,
VOTED :
And further,
VOTED :
10 meal plan
14 meal plan
19 meal plan
$ 954
1058
1135
All as set forth in Doc. T85-021.
To establish the Mediation Special Programs Trust
Fund at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
which self-supporting trust fund shall have as its
purpose the provision of support to the Mediation
Project, all as set forth in Doc. T85-021.
To establish the Residential Activity Programs
Trust Fund at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the development of activities
which enhance the quality of life of students in
the residence halls and family housing, all as
set forth in Doc. T85-021.
The Trustees then considered the FY85 Revenue Based Trust Fund Bud-
gets . After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED
And further,
VOTED:
To approve the FY86 Revenue-Based Budget and
the fees and fee adjustments at the University
of Massachusetts at Worcester contained in Doc.
T85-012W.
To approve the FY86 Revenue-Based Budgets and
the fees and fee adjustment at the University
of Massachusetts at Boston contained in Doc.
T85-012B.
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The 3oard then discussed the FY1986 Revenue Based Budget at UM/
Amherst. Trustee Keller contended that the proposed Universal Re-
source Fee in the budget would be unfair to the majority of students
at Amherst. Trustee Knowles said that this was not the case.
Mr. Flynn, speaking for the fraternities and sororities, said
that the fee would increase costs of the Greek students, thus reduc-
ing the competitiveness of the sororities and fraternities with the
campus dormitories. This could lead to a further reduction in hous-
ing in and around the campus. Mr. Duval spoke of the particular diffi-
culties the fee would present to graduate students and the deleterious
effect this might have on the quality of the graduate program.
Professor Mankin then read a statement from the Graduate Council
asking the Trustees and the Chancellor to reconsider the imposition
of the same fee on both graduates and undergraduates.
Chancellor Duffey pointed out that the maintenance problems of
the campus were so severe that they represented the greatest threat
to the quality of academic programs and to the functioning of the
campus. It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the FY86 Revenue-Based Budget at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the
fees and fee adjustments contained in Doc. T85-
012.
Trustee Keller voted against the motion.
In the matter of Hospital Rates at the Medical Center, Trustee
Knowles noted that the rates had not been raised for several yeais.
Further, in negotiating with Blue Cross the Center could increase
rates by 27%. The recommendation was for 6%. It was then moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To authorize the Chancellor of the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center to increase hospital
rates by an average of 6% effective April 1, 1985.
(Doc. T85-024)
The next item was Allocation from Trustee Reserve — UM/Worcester .
This action paralleled an earlier Board action for the Boston and Am-
herst campuses. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the allocation of $350,000 from the
Trustee Reserve to the University of Massachu-
setts at Worcester, $144,000 in FY86, 112,000
in FY87, and $94,000 in FY88, for use by the
campus Development Office. (Doc. T85-011)
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The final Worcester item was the Cardiovascular Center . It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the Chancellor of the University
of Massachusetts Medical Center to proceed with
the construction of a Cardiovascular Center as
described in Doc. T85-023, with the understand-
ing that the President's prior approval shall
be required if funds other than those internally
generated are used for the renovations, and the
Chancellor will so report to the Committee on
Budget and Financial Affairs.
The next item was Transfer of Land — UM/ Amherst. After dis-
cussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : That the Board of Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts declares as surplus real
property two (2) parcels of land on the
Amherst campus lying east of North Pleasant
Street, one of which is north of the Wysocki
House parcel and is approximately 150 feet
in frontage by 290 feet in depth, and the
other of which is south of the Wysocki House
parcel and is approximately 150 feet in
frontage by 290 feet in depth, and delegates
to the President the authority to enter into
an interagency agreement with the Department
of Mental Health and the Division of Capital
Planning and Operations for the purposes of
effectuating the transfer of the subject
surplus parcels.
The Board then considered Checking Accounts . It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED : That the Treasurer of the University be, and
hereby is authorized to designate signatures
for Special Program checking accounts both
here and abroad. (Doc. T85-022)
The Board then discussed a possible tuition increase. It was
agreed that the Regents should be apprised of the Board's concern
in this matter. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : That the Chairman of the Board, in conjunction
with Trustee Troy, express to the Board of Re-
gents the Trustees concerns about a possible
increase in tuition.
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This completed the report of the Budget and Financial Affairs Com-
mittee.
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There then ensued a discussion concerning investment by the Univer-
sity in companies doing business in South Africa. There seemed to be
differing interpretations as to what constituted involvement in South
Africa. After discussion it was agreed that this was a matter for con-
sideration by the Committee on Budget and Financial Affairs.
The Board then heard the report of the Committee on University
Relations and Development. Trustee Sweeney said that the Committee
had agreed to recommend that the Board approve a policy concerning the
University of Massachusetts Foundation. He then referred to the follow-
ing motion:
MOVED : Upon acceptance of this vote by the Board of
Governors of the University of Massachusetts
Foundation, Inc. ("Foundation"), the President
of the University or his designee is hereby
authorized to transfer to the Foundation and
the Foundation is authorized to accept on be-
half of the University directly all gifts
donated to the University of whatever kind,
which shall be held in trust for the sole
purpose of benefiting the University. The
disposition of any gifts shall be effected by
the Foundation at the direction of the Presi-
dent or his designee. (Doc. T85-010)
Further, the Foundation shall forward to the
President a semi-annual report regarding the
status of any such gifts and an annual fiscal
report following the close of its fiscalyear,
and shall provide information regarding such
gifts as may be requested by the President or
his designee.
The Board of Trustees hereby reserves the right
to rescind or modify this vote at any time.
Trustee Knowles said that he had two reservations about this motion,
one personal, the other corporate. The wording in the motion that the
Foundation is authorized to accept all gifts for the sole purpose of
benefiting the University, Trustee Knowles continued, is unacceptable
to corporate and individual donors, most of whom want the gift to be
used for specific purposes rather than have the gift be subject to dis-
position by a third party. After discussion it was agreed that Trustees
Knowles and Sweeney should discuss this matter further.
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Trustee Sweeney concluded his remarks by noting the need for a
publication which would address the University as a whole.
Chairman Quinn then gave the report of the Executive Committee.
The Committee had first considered Awards of Universitv Medal for
Outstanding Service . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To award the University Medal for Outstanding
Service to Francis L. Broderick, Maurice A.
Donahue and David Riesman, in recognition of
their contributions to the University as a
whole and, more particularly, their contribu-
tions to the development of the University of
Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc. T85-019)
The next item was Vice Chancellor for University Relations — UM/
Worcester. Without discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To create the title Vice Chancellor for Uni-
versity Relations at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Worcester; further to concur along
with the President in the appointment by the
Chancellor of Larry Fox as Vice Chancellor for
University Relations. (Doc. T85-014)
The next item was minutes of meetings of the Hospital Management
Board. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the January 23, 1985
meeting of the Hospital Management Board, includ-
ing the November and December, 1985, Unaudited
Financial Statements and the Fourth Quarter Re-
port on Management by Objectives. (Doc. T85-015)
The Board then considered the Appointment of a Certifying Officer
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To appoint Cynthia A. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Certifying
Officer of the University; further, to appoint
John F. Miller as Certifying Officer in the ab-
sence of the Administrative Secretary.
The Trustees then approved resolutions of appreciation for out-
going Trustees Keller and Gomes.
There was no further business to come before the Board and the
meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. . A
John F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 5, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Campus Center, Room 804
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Bell, Burgess, Carlin, Matthews, Oakes, Robsham, Sweeney,
Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary :
Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Knowles and Caruso
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer
Brand; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing; Mr. MacArthur,
Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Dr.
Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson,
UM /Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Mankin; Faculty
Representative; Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor for Student
Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Professor Kramer, Faculty
Representative; Mr. Baxter; Vice Chancellor for Administra
tion and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Dobson, Faculty
Representative
Guests : Messres. Ferrigno and Donahue, State Student
Association of Massachusetts
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting of the Board of
Trustees at 2:15 p.m.
The first matter for consideration was the minutes of
the April 3, 1985 meeting. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the April 3,
1985 Board of Trustees meeting.
The Chairman began his report by congratulating the
Chancellors and the administrators at the various campuses
on the successful Commencement Exercises. He then
introduced and welcomed to their first Board meeting the
new trustees, Rosalind Matthews, Dan Burgess, and Richard
Bell. The new faculty representative from the Boston
campus, Professor Bernard Kramer, was also introduced.
As part of his report, he noted recently publicized
achievements of graduates of the University. Two
graduates from the Boston campus were recently ordained as
priests and another Boston graduate, Sally Kelley, won an
exciting and thrilling case before the Supreme Court of
the United States on behalf of the Massachusetts Attorney
General's Office.
President Knapp reported that during the last three
weeks the University granted in excess of 7,300 degrees.
In reporting on the budget bill, he said the House
version adds approximately five million dollars to the
University budget over that recommended by the Governor
and provides for additional appropriations for each of the
campuses as well as a number of special items for the
Boston and Worcester campuses. The supplemental budget,
which would provide a significant amount of money for
equipment funds for engineering and nursing programs for
all of higher education, is under discussion by the the
Board of Regents, the Governor and the Governor's staff.
He added that from the University's standpoint the
supplemental budget is a highly important item for the
quality of the institution and the accreditation of the
programs at the University. The General Court has not yet
taken action at any level of the FY' 86 Capital Outlay
budget.
He announced a reception in honor of twenty-two
authors and writers of the University to be held on
September 20th at the Athenaeum.
Chancellor Duffey cited recent accomplishments of the
faculty at the Amherst campus including recipients of the
1985 Guggenheim Fellowship, a Fulbright Grant and other
distinguished awards and fellowships.
Chancellor Corrigan noted recent achievements of the
Boston faculty and gave a preliminary report on the
applications for next fall.
Chancellor Tranquada announced the arrival of Kathleen
Dirschel the first dean of the Graduate School of Nursing.
He also reported on several faculty members who have
received fellowships and grants.
The report of the Committee on Academic and Student
Affairs Committee was given by Trustee Troy. The
Committee met on May 22nd and the first item for
discussion was the President's recommendations for Tenure
Awards and concurrence in the Appointments with Tenure at
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Amherst, Boston, and Worcester. Without discussion, it
was moved, seconded
and
VOTED : To concur with the President in the award
of tenure to the following individuals:
University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
Robert M. Costrell as Associate Professor
of Economics
Jeffrey M. Holmes as Associate Professor
of Music and Dance
University of Massachusetts at Boston:
Victoria Steinetz as Associate Professor
at the General Center, College of Public
and Community Service
Peter Ittig as Associate Professor of
Management Sciences
University of Massachusetts at Worcester
Mary E. Costanza as Associate Professor of
Medicine
(Doc. T85-031)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the appointment of the
following individuals:
University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
John J. McCarthy as Associate Professor of
Linguistics with tenure
University of Massachusetts at Boston:
John C. Brereton as Associate Professor of
English with tenure
Wornie L. Reed as Associate Professor of
Black Studies with tenure
Sumer C. Aggarwal as Professor of
Management Sciences with tenure
Lai C. Chugh as Associate Professor of
Accounting and Finance with tenure
University of Massachusetts at Worcester
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Max Costa as Professor of Pharmacology and
Pathology with tenure
Kathleen M. Dirschel as Professor of
Nursing with tenure
Two cases of Requests for Postponement of Return from
Sabbatical Leave at Amherst and Boston and an Extension of
Leave Without Pay at Amherst were presented. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED : To postpone for one semester the
requirement that Professor Louis Carpino
return to the University on completion of
his sabbatical leave; further, to grant
Professor Carpino a leave without pay from
January 26, 1986 through August 31, 1986.
(Doc. T85-032)
and ,
VOTED : To grant Professor Frank Fata an extension
of his leave without pay through August
31, 1986. (Doc. T85-032)
and further,
VOTED : To postpone for one semester the
requirement that Professor Elizabeth
O'Neill return to the University on
completion of her sabbatical leave;
further, to grant Professor O'Neill a
leave without pay from January 26, 1986
through August 31, 1986. (Doc. T85-032)
The proposal to establish the Foster Furcolo
Scholarship Program was then discussed. The proposal he
said seemed both educationally valuable in promoting
quality and opportunity for graduates of community
colleges and will be offered within the current
limitations of non-need based tuition waivers as defined
by the Board of Regents. He added that there were three
notable features: recipients must have earned an
Associates Degree from a Massachusetts public community
college with a cumulative grade point average of at least
3.50, be recommended by their Community College President,
and be Massachusetts residents. The scholarships will
cover the equivalent of two years of tuition and fees for
each recipient. It was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To establish the Foster Furcolo
Scholarship Program at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst and at Boston
which scholarships will offer the
equivalent of two years tuition and fees
to graduates of community colleges of the
Commonwealth under the conditions set
forth in Doc. T85-033.
Next on the agenda was a program from the Boston
campus to establish a Major in Women's Studies . The
program has existed as an interdisciplinary program with
strong campus support since 1973. Trustee Troy reported
that the vote of the Committee recommending the major was
not unanimous and that there was some sentiment that the
campus had not demonstrated sufficient need in terms of
the number of students to justify moving it up to the
level of a major and that programs of this kind may have
already had their day nationally and if continued should
exist on a minor rather than a major. There was
discussion about what this major would do for women in
terms of life careers and whether the University would be
perpetuating a situation where women are continuously
trapped into low paying jobs. After a brief discussion,
it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Women's Studies at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston, subject to the
concurrence of the Board of Regents, all
as described in Doc. T85-036.
Trustee Matthews is recorded as opposed.
The next items were to Change the Name of the
Department of Communication Studies and the School of
Engineering at the Amherst campus. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED : To change the name of the Department of
Communication Studies at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst to the Department
of Communication. (Doc. T83-035)
and,
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VOTED : To change the name of the School of
Engineering at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, to the College
of Engineering. (Doc. T85-034)
The Board then considered the Graduation Lists at
Amherst. Without discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the February, 1985 graduation
lists at the University of Massachusetts
contained in Doc. T85-013D, subject to the
completion of all requirements as
certified by the Recorder of the Campus.
Trustee Sweeney gave the Report of the Budget and
Financial Affairs Committee. The first item was the FY86
Hospital Budget . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the FY86 Budget of the
University Hospital as contained in Doc.
T85-038.
The Committee then recommended approval of the
Self -Insurance program subject to a report from General
Counsel'with respect to the legal questions raised at the
Committee meeting. Mr. Searson said that changes were
made to the definitional sections and he was satisfied
with the documents as amended. After a brief discussion,
it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the establishment of a
Self-Funding Medical Malpractice and
Comprehensive General Liability Program at
the University of Massachusetts Medical
Center as set forth in Doc. T85-007B;
further, to approve the Trust Agreement
and the establishment of a Trust Fund
described therein to receive and hold
contributions from the Trustees and to pay
claims and expenses, as set forth in Doc.
T85-007B; further, to authorize the
deposit of funds from the Hospital Trust
Fund and the Group Practice Trust Fund in
said Trust Fund; further, to select Risk.
Management Foundation of Cambridge, MA as
the claims management firm, the firm of
Johnson and Higgins, Inc. of Boston, MA as
the broker, and the Bank, of New England of
Boston, MA as the Trustee, all of said
votes to be effective for the fiscal year
1986.
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The Committee then recommended preliminary approval
for the moving of the Primary Care Center at the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center and to
authorize the Chancellor to sign a License Agreemen t to
lease office space. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To grant preliminary approval to the
moving of the Primary Care Center at the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
to a different facility, provided that
final approval shall be contingent upon
further review of the impact of the move
on the Medical Center as a whole. (Doc.
T85-046)
and,
VOTED : To authorize the Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester
to sign a license agreement with the Lake
Avenue Trust for the lease of office space
at 42 Lake Avenue, Worcester,
Massachusetts. (Doc. T85-039)
Three new self - support ing Trust Funds for the Amherst
campus were recommended. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED :
and,
VOTED
To establish the COINS Research Computer
Trust Fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which
self-supporting trust fund shall have as
its purpose the provision of computer
resources to research projects of the
Department of Computer and Information
Sciences and its related researches;
further to approve the FY86 budget and
fees for the trust fund. (Doc. T85-041)
To establish the Library Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
which self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the collection of fees
for various auxiliary operations of the
Library which cannot be processed through
state accounts; further, to approve the
FY86 budget and fees for the trust fund.
(Doc. T83-040)
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VOTED : To establish the Geotechnical Trust Fund
at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust fund
shall have as its purpose the provision of
specialized geotechnical testing and
analysis services to agencies outside the
University; further, to approve the FY86
budget and fees for the trust fund. (Doc.
T85-044)
The next item on the agenda was the Fee Increases in
the Student Activities and Graduate Student Senate Trust
Funds at Amherst. The $7 fee increase would affect all
full-time students at Amherst, bringing the Student
Activities fee to $88.00 and the Graduate Senate Fee to
$51.00. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the $7 increase in the Student
Activities Fee and in the Graduate Student
Senate Fee. (Doc. T85-043)
The' next item presented was the FY86 Continuing
Education Trust Fund Budget at Boston. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To approve the FY86 Continuing Education
Trust Fund Budget contained in Doc.
T85-042.
Six Scholarship Funds and a modification in the
purpose of an existing fund were proposed. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Franklin L. Warren
Scholarship Fund as an endowment in
accordance with the bequest to the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
which stipulates that the one-third share
or $85,536.12 is "to be invested and the
income thereof to be used as a scholarship
for pupils from Bridgewater ; " and, "if
during any one year no pupil from
Bridgewater attends, then the income is to
be used as a scholarship for any needy
students . "
and ,
VOTED : To establish the May 0. Whippen
Scholarship Fund as an endowment for the
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1
purpose of awarding a scholarship from the
income earned during the preceding fiscal
year to a student in need of financial aid
who wishes to enter any campus of the
University or continue his or her studies
at the University. (Doc. T85-043)
and further,
VOTED :
1
and,
VOTED
To establish the
Memorial Endowme
of Massachusetts
following provis
income earned th
fiscal year shal
one or more awar
scholarship and/
outstanding unde
students who are
full-time art ma
the award be det
Department Selec
unused income re
award(s) have be
principal of the
the Treasurer of
to accumulate in
funding of award
years as request
the Scholarship
(Doc. T85-045)
Deborah Fennessey
nt Fund of the University
at Amherst subject to the
ions: that the annual
ereon during the preceding
1 be available to provide
ds annually for
or aid for recognition of
rgraduate or graduate
currently enrolled
jors; that the amount of
ermined by an Art
tion Committee; and that
maining after annual
en made be added to the
fund at the direction of
the University or allowed
the income account for
s in subsequent fiscal
ed by the Chairperson or
Selection Committee.
To establish the Joseph R. P
Memorial Scholarship Fund as
for the purpose of awarding
scholarships in the amount o
income earned during the pre
year to students majoring in
who have completed a minimum
semesters at the University
Massachusetts at Amherst and
point average of 3.0; additi
shall include but not be lim
need; contribution to the ac
the campus and department ; p
that the applicant will seek
food science or food technol
outside experience in the fo
indust ry/prof ession. Awarde
erozzi
an endowment
one or more
f $1, 000 from
ceding fiscal
Food Science
of two
of
, have a grade
onal criteria
ited to:
tivities of
robabi li tv
a career in
ogy; and,
od
es will be
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selected on the basis of
committee of not less th
science faculty members,
will be appointed by the
and will be chosen from
teaching undergraduate f
courses. Any unused bal
after annual awards have
be allowed to accumulate
account to ensure adequa
award during the next fi
thereafter any unused am
to the principal of the
direction of the committ
application by a
an three food
The committee
department head
the faculty
ood science
ance remaining
been made shall
in the income
te funding of the
seal year and
ount may be added
fund at the
ee. (Doc. T85-045)
and further,
VOTED: To ac
Memor
Assoc
to es
Educa
for t
annua
Bosto
is ma
Uni ve
(Doc.
cept the gift from the Women's
ial Physical Education Scholarship
iation of the Boston Public Schools
tablish the Women's Physical
tion Scholarship Fund as an endowment
he purpose of awarding a scholarship
lly to a male or female graduate of a
n High School, public or private, who
joring in physical education at the
rsity of Massachusetts at Boston.
T85-045)
and,
VOTED : To establish the criteria of Ray E. Torrey
Scholarship Fund established by the Board
of Trustees at its meeting on April 26,
1965 according to the following
provisions: that the annual income earned
thereon during the preceding fiscal year
shall be available to provide one or more
awards annually to an undergraduate
(student(s) majoring in Botany at the
University of massachusetts , Amherst
Campus; that the amount of the award shall
be determined by the Department Head in
Botany; that the scholarship recipient(s)
shall be chosen on the basis of
demonstrated academic excellence by a
Selection Committee established by the
Department Head of Botany; and, that
unused income remaining after annual
awards have been made shall be allowed to
accumulate in the income account to ensure
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adequate funding of an award(s) during the
next fiscal year. (Doc. T85-045; Doc.
T65-057)
and further,
VOTED: To amend the vote of April 26, 1965
establishing the Kathryn F. Furcolo
endowment fund as follows:
. . .; that the amount of the award(s)
shall be determined by the Office of
Internships; and, that the scholarship
recipient(s) shall be chosen from a wide
variety of disciplines directly related to
or associated with government and public
service. (Doc. T85-045; T65-057)
Three Appointments with Qverscale Salary were proposed
for professors at the Boston Campus. The appointments
were for Dr. Lai Chugh, Associate Professor and Chair of
the Accounting/Finance Department at the College of
Management; Dr. Sumer Aggarwal, Professor and Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Management;
and Dr. Wornie L. Reid, Associate Professor and Chair of
the Black Studies Department in the College of Arts and
Sciences. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the personnel actions for Lai
Chugh, Sumer Aggarwal and Wornie Reid
contained in Doc. T85-037, Addendum 1.
The Committee then recommended an amendment to the
1977 South Africian Investment policy. President Knapp
reviewed the history of the 1977 policy and said this
spring, a group from the Amherst campus composed of
students, faculty members and administrators suggested
that the University policy be changed. Based on their
report, which included a number of recommendations, he
proposed that the basic language of the investment policy
be expanded. If adopted, the University would be required
to sell stock in four companies, Procter and Gamble
Corporation, the Foxboro Company, J. P. Morgan § Company,
and Bankers Trust New York Corporation. He further
suggested if this policy is adopted the University would
have 60 days to sell the stock.
Trustee Bell moved to amend the motion by adding after
lending institution "nor seek or accept funds or grants
from any trust, corporation, or other entity private or
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governmental nor employ any person who seeks or accepts
such funds or grants from any such entity." There was a
discussion on the amendment.
Chairman Quinn who supported the motion to amend said
if the Board believes with any vigor and conviction that
it should be expressing its statement toward the apartheid
policy of the government of South Africa, the Board ought
to extend itself and not accept any money from
corporations that are making money on the terrible
conditions in South Africa. He further added that there
is a contradiction to the statement made when money is
accepted once it has been washed through the profits of a
corporation that does business in South Africa and that
corporation wants to make a gift, fund a grant, or keep a
professor in a research program in the University.
In response, Trustee Matthews said that most
corporations who give grants have a major stake in the
quality of education across the country as well as have a
corporate social responsibility to fund the university.
Trustees Sweeney and Trustee Troy voiced their
sentiments against the amendment.
After a discussion, the motion to amend the pending
motion was defeated in by a vote of 8:2. Chairman Quinn
and Trustee Bell voted in favor of the motion.
Beatrice Hoffman, an undergraduate student and member
of the Commission on South Africian Investments read a
statement which had been distributed to the Board and
asked the Board to support the proposed amendment to the
current policy.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board amend the
University Investment Policy (Doc.
T73-093) by striking Section 2A and
substituting therefor the following:
Section 2a. The University will not
invest in any company or lending
institution which, either directly or
through its subsidiaries or affiliates,
does business in or with the Republic of
South Africa or in countries with similar
apartheid racial policies.
Chairman Quinn is recorded as abstaining.
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Trustee Sweeney gave the Report of the University
Relations and Development Committee. He reported that
attached to the agenda was a report which summarized the
sense of the Committee's last meeting and requested the
University to present a response to ten questions on how
the University stands with respect to capital campaign
planning.
In concluding his report, he said he and Trustee
Knowles met and agreed to the policy concerning the
University of Massachusetts Foundation . The motion
changed from that presented at the June meeting by
deleting "any" from line six. After a brief discussion of
how the vote would alter current practice, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED : Upon acceptance of this vote by the Board
of Governors of the University of
Massachusetts Foundation, Inc.
("Foundation"), the President of the
University or his designee is hereby
authorized to transfer to the Foundation
and the Foundation is authorized to accept
on behalf of the University directly gifts
donated to the University of whatever
kind, which shall be held in trust for the
sole purpose of benefiting the
University. The disposition of any gifts
shall be effected by the Foundation at the
direction of the President or his
designee. (Doc. T85-010)
Further, the Foundation shall forward to
the President a semi-annual report
regarding the status of any gifts and an
annual fiscal report following the close
of its fiscal year, and shall provide
information regarding such gifts as may be
requested by the President or his designee.
The Board of Trustees hereby reserves the
right to rescind or modify this vote at
any time.
Chairman Quinn gave the Report of the Executive
Committee. The first item dealt with was the New England
Life Flight Program . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED To approve the continuation of the New
England Life Flight Program at the
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University of Massachusetts Medical
Center; further, to instruct the
Chancellor to submit a report on the
program to the President and the Trustees
at the end of each fiscal year. (Doc.
T85-027)
The next item was the Appointment of the Dean of the
School of Nursing at UM/Boston. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To concur along with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of Anne
Kibrick as Dean of the School of Nursing
at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T85-030)
The next item considered was the Minutes and Meetings
of the Hospital Management Board . The amendments to the
proposed Amendments to the By-Laws reflect the Board's
statutory authority. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the March 6, and
April 17, 1985, meetings of the Hospital
Management Board, including the January
and February Unaudited Financial
Statements, the appointments and
reappointments to the Medical Staff, and
the establishment of the Treatment Issues
Committee and the Physician Health
Well-Being Committee; further, to amend
the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of
the University of Massachusetts Medical
Center Section IV: The Medical Staff,
Article VII, Part B, as follows"
- by striking in paragraph 10 the word "final"
- by striking in paragraph 11 the second
sentence
- by striking in paragraph 12 the word "final"
- by striking in paragraph 13 the word "final"
and further, to approve said amendments.
(Doc. T85-028)
The last item were Resolutions expressing appreciation
to former Trustees Costin and Kurzman. Without
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
RESOLVED The many contributions, great and small,
Thomas P. Costin made to the University
and to the Board of Trustees during his
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four years as a Trustee will not be
forgotten.
In addition to his service on two
committee, he was Chairman of the
Affirmative Action Committee. His
dedication to the University of
Massachusetts and his deep commitment to
the welfare of the young people have been
exemplary.
With this resolution the Board expresses
its sincere admiration for and gratitude
to Tom for his contributions to the
University and people of the Commonwealth
and,
RESOLVED During his three years as a Trustee,
Stanton Kurzman contributed in a very
special way to the work of the Board of
Trustees.
He served on the Executive Committee, the
Committee on Budget and Financial
Affairs, the Affirmative Action Committee
and the University of Massachusetts
Building Authority. In meeting the
challenges of these Committees and in
exercising his untiring leadership
abilities, he helped strengthen the
University and prepare it for its
future. His contributions to the
University have been exemplary.
The Board of Trustees, therefore, extends
to him on behalf of the people of
Massachusetts, whose interests it serves,
sincere and abiding appreciation for
exceptional performance.
Under other business, the Board heard presentations
from representatives from the State Student Association of
Massachusetts and the Amherst Student Government
Association to increase the Amherst campus Student
Activities Fee by $2.00 per year or $1.00 per semester and
allocate the $40,000 in annual revenues to support the
operating costs of SSAM. There then ensued a lengthy
discussion about the proposal and unresolved legal
issues. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To refer the matter of the State Student
Association fee to the Executive Committee
for further consideration.
There was no further business to come before the Board
and the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m r /O / /
QtftiJLaJct'
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
August 7, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Suburban Experiment Field Station
University of Massachusetts
Waltham, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Bell, Burgess, Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Matthews, Oakes,
Robsham, Sweeney, Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer
Brand; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr
MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel; Mr. Saudek, Budget
Director
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Roberts, Alter-
nate Faculty Representative
UM/Boston : Mr. Babcock, Associate Chancellor; Professor
Kramer, Faculty Representative; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Dobson, Faculty
Representative; Mr. Mitchell, Vice Chancellor for Admini-
stration and Finance
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting of the Board at
2 :05 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was approval of the
minutes of the June meeting. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the June 5, 1985
Board of Trustees meeting
As part of the Chairman's report he expressed his
appreciation to Dr. Faddoul for hosting the luncheon and
meeting.
The President then reported that the final FY 1986
budget allocations had been received and were included in
the Board members packages. He also noted that it would
be important for the Board to have a special meeting in
early November to talk about upcoming collective bargain-
ing
negotiations .
In accordance with the Board's action
on June 5th to amend the University Investment Policy
stocks in Proctor and Gamble Corporation, the
Foxboro Company, J. P. Morgan and Company and Bankers Trust
have been divested. He also alerted the Board to problems
related to comprehensive insurance and particularly those
related to liquor liability.
Chancellor Duffey distributed clippings and spoke
about the recent $5 million National Science Foundation
grant awarded to the Department of Computer and Informa-
tion Science, action in the House of Representatives which
would supplement the State's commitment toward the estab-
lishment of a Center for Polymer Research, and a $50,000
grant from the Tinker Foundation to fund a series of con-
ferences with the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina
on issues of mutual concern.
Associate Chancellor Babcock, reporting for Chancellor
Corrigan, commented on two recent events of major impor-
tance for public education in Boston in which the Univer-
sity has had substantial involvement. The appointment of
the new Boston School Superintendent, Laval Wilson and the
appointment before the Board for Maurice J. Eash as
Director of the Institute for Learning and Teaching. He
expressed the University's appreciation to Professor Jean
McCormack who served as Acting Director of the Institute
during the past three years and who will continue as Dir-
ector of In-Service Programs.
Chancellor Tranquada then introduced Kathleen
Dirschel, founding Dean of the Graduate School of
Nursing. He added that the most notable occurrence at the
Medical School was the approval by the State Public Health
Council of the Renal Transplant Program. He announced
that the Medical School's Convocation would be held on
September 27. He also announced that the Department of
Pediatrics was awarded a $200,000 grant by the Health and
Human Services Bureau of Health Manpower to provide for
residency training and that the Occupational Medicine
Program was given a $400,000 grant over three years by the
Kellogg Foundation for the expansion of the Occupational
Medicine Residency Program and the establishment of an
Occupational Medicine Institute.
Trustee Troy, reporting on behalf of the Committee on
Academic and Student Affairs, said the Committee met on
July 24th and considered Awards with Tenure and Appoint -
ments with Tenure. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To concur with the President in the award
of tenure to the following individuals:
University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
William C. Connor, Associate Professor of
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Chemical Engineering;
Joseph S. Elkington, Associate Professor
of Entomology.
University of Massachusetts at Boston:
Russell K. Schutt, Associate Professor of
Sociology.
University of Massachusetts at Worcester:
Jag Bhawan, Professor of Pathology;
Melvin R. Pratter, Associate Professor of
Medicine (Doc. T85-056)
and,
VOTED : To concur with the President in the
appointment of Shreedhan Leli as Professor
of Engineering with tenure and of Maurice
J. Eash as Professor with tenure at the
Institute for Learning and Teaching.
(Doc. T85-056)
A proposal to establish Named Professorships and rec-
ommendations for Faculty Appointments to fill those chairs
was next on the agenda. Trustee Troy explained that Named
Professorships carry a certain distinction and prestige
and is a highly effective way of honoring exceptional
performance by faculty members. He noted that the Univer-
sity has lagged behind many institutions over the years in
not developing this honor so there is a certain amount of
catching up to do. So as not to diminish the value of
such an honor, a systematic policy to oversee and govern
this procedure is being developed. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: To establish the following named chairs at
_ t ^ e University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
Philip Bezanson Professorship of Music;
Gerraaine Bree Professorship of French
Studies ;
Wolfgang Paulsen Professorship of German
Studies ;
Edward Sapir Professorship of Linguistics.
Further, to concur in the appointment of
the following individuals to said chairs:
Jon C. Humphrey as Bezanson Professor of
Music ;
Dennis Porter as Bree Professor of French
Studies ;
Sigrid 3auschinger as Paulsen Professor of
German Studies:
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Emraon Bach as Sapir Professor of
Linguistics.
(Doc. T85-057)
The next item was proposed Amendments to the Gover -
nance Document at the Medical School which reflect the
growth and changes that have taken place over a period of
time. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the revisions to the Governance
Document of the University of Massa-
chusetts Medical School
contained in Doc. T79-042B.
A new Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Behavior at
UM/Amherst was recommended by the Committee. This is an
interdisciplinary program that includes such departments
as Psychology, Zoology, Computer and Information Sciences,
Microbiology and Biochemistry. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To establish, subject to the concurrence
of the Board of Regents, the Graduate
Program in Neuroscience and Behavior at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
as described in Doc. T85-058.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the May, 1985, Graduation Lists
of the University of Massachusetts, sub-
ject to the completion of all requirements
as certified by the Recorder of the
Campus. (Doc. T85-059)
Trustee Knowles then gave the report of the Committee
on Budget and Financial Affairs. The Board, on the recom-
mendation of the Committee, authorized the Treasurer to
Sell a Parcel of Land in Columbus, Ohio . It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer of the Univer-
sity, Robert H. Brand to enter into a Real
Estate Purchase Contract with John D.
Wright, 6116 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio for the sale of real estate situated
in the County of Franklin, in the State of
Ohio, in the Township of Blendon, Parcel
No. 1 containing 54.038 acres per survey
and descriptions furnished by
Hockaden-Lipes-Rousculp , Inc., Consulting
Engineers (April 30, 1974), being land in
Parcel No. 1 received by gift from Murray
D. and Anne H. Lincoln for the purpose of
establishing an endowment in their names.
(Doc. T85-061)
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The next item was Self -Funding Medical Malpractice
Insurance . After discussion it was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: To approve the amended Trust Agreement
(Doc. T85-007B, Appendix I) and amended
indemnification letter ((Doc. T85-007B,
Exhibit 1); further, to delegate the
authority to execute on behalf of the
Trustees an instrument of direction as
described in Article THIRD of said Trust
Agreement to the Chancellor of the Medical
Center and, in his absence, to the Dean/-
Provost or the Vice Chancellor/Hospital
Director.
The next recommendation was to authorize the Chan-
cellor to negotiate a Lease for 20,000 Square Feet of
Laboratory Space for faculty research in the Biotechnology
Research Park. Trustee Knowles reported that the expense
of the space was discussed at length by the Committee.
After a discussion of the terms of the lease, it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts Medical
Center, pending action by the Division of
Capital Planning and Operations, to
negotiate a five year lease with a renewal
and no more than four-five year options at
fair market value, with the Biotechnology
Research Park for 20,000 feet of
laboratory space at an annual rental cost
not to exceed $560,000 and that the lease
include notice that if comparable space
within the building is rented at an amount
which is less than the square footage cost
charged to the Medical Center, the Medical
Center's cost will be adjusted to parity.
(Doc. T85-055)
The next recommendation was to authorize the Chan-
cellor to Lease Space for the Primary Care Clinics . In
explaining this item, Chancellor Tranquada said this would
have a number of salutatory effects among them a very
complex one involving the kinds of rates for which these
clinics are eligible depending upon whether they are
deemed to be hospital based or non-hospital based. This
will also provide additional room in the existing am-
bulatory space in the Medical Center for the creation of a
Cancer Center at no cost. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts Medical
Center, pending action by the Division of
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Capital Planning and Operations, to enter
into a five year lease, with a renewal and
no more than three-five year options at
fair market value, for 12,800 square feet
to house the Primary Care Clinics at an
annual rental cost of $153,600. (Doc.
T85-045A)
The next item was the FY86 Group Practice Plan Bud -
get . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the FY86 Group Practice Plan
Budget contained in Doc. T85-053.
President Knapp then reviewed the FY86 Budget alloca-
tions which were before the Board. He called attention to
the fact that eight percent of the total increase is in
salary increases. This, he said, has a very significant
impact for the University as we begin planning for the
future. Because of the lateness in receiving the alloca-
tions, a detailed allocation by subsidiary account will be
presented at the October meeting.
Trustee Sweeney indicated his dissatisfaction with the
budget, the process, and the Regents' recommendation and
asked that the motion be amended to include instructions
to the Budget and Financial Affairs Committee to study and
to recommend to the Board a policy to ensure a better
understanding of the budget process and a clear and defin-
itive procedure for approving the budget.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To authorize the President to approve and
adopt the policies and procedures
governing the allocation and expenditure
of state and non-state funds by the
University from July 1, 1985, until such
time as the Board of Trustees adopts the
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1986; and
to instruct the Budget and Financial
Affairs Committee to pursue, prior to the
October meeting, a study and recommend to
the Board a policy to ensure a better
understanding of the budget process.
The next item was the FY87 Budget and New Requests .
Trustee Knowles said there was a philosophical discussion
the Board needed to address because inherent with the
recommendation was the philosophy of making the University
of Massachusetts the best public institution in the North-
east and that was a change in mission.
President Knapp then described the process involved in
developing the FY87 maintenance base budget and gave an
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overview of the new requests. He described the goals for
the University for FY87 which are to strengthen the stock
of the academic equipment, libraries and existing core
academic programs, ensuring access and support to all
qualified students, extending the Centers of Excellence,
protecting our investment on the physical plan, and
balancing non-payroll accounts with faculty needs. By
campus, the new program requests totalled $18,307,150 at
Amherst; $7,652,020 at Boston; $3,131,065 at Worcester;
$250,000 university-wide; $90,000 for University Admini-
stration; $216,000 for the Institute for Governmental
Services. Of the total 29.6 million dollars, eighty per-
cent is in non-personnel accounts reflecting the equip-
ment, facilities, library dominance of this request. He
then reviewed in detail the breakdown of each of the cam-
puses' new requests.
Trustee Knowles said that there is a need to unders-
tand the FY87 budget better and agree with the mission as
set forth. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To authorize the President to continue
with the FY87 Budget Request process.
(Doc. T85-047)
The Committee then recommended and it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To establish the Telecommunications
Planning Fund and to approve the
allocation of $325,000 from the Trustee
Reserve to said fund. (Doc. T85-060)
and,
VOTED: To approve the salary of $70,000 for
Professor Maurice J. Eash, Director of the
Institute for Learning and Teaching at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston.
(Doc. T85-064)
and further
VOTED: To approve the following salaries at the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Gerald G. Steinberg, Professor of
Orthopedics and Chief of the Orthopedic
Clinic - $160,000
Okike N. Okike, Associate Professor of
Cardiac Surgery - $165,000
Robert Walton, Associate Professor and
Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery
$170,000.
(Doc. T85-063)
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In explaining the next item President Knapp said his-
torically there had been a one percent pool of pro-
fessional and faculty positions eligible for overscale
salaries. Several years ago, the General Court added an
outside section to the Budget which provided for a new
category of overscale salaries. The new category was a
five percent group. At the time it was created, it was
intended to provide the University with the freedom it
needed to get people at higher salaries. A second
category was to resolve the problem of faculty members who
under the collective bargaining agreement have achieved
salaries above the top of scale and become chair- persons
and have to drop back to a salary less than what they were
getting as a faculty member or become part of an overscale
pool .
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To authorize the President to approve
overscale salaries for faculty members who
are or will be department chairs or heads
whose salaries, are during tenure in those
positions, at or above the state maximum.
These salaries will only be applicable for
the duration of service as chair or head.
(Doc. T35-062)
Chancellor Duffey then gave a brief status report on
the Engineering Building at the Amherst Campus.
Trustee Matthews then made the comment that since the
Board has appointed an Affirmative Acton Committee, the
Board has the responsibility to make sure that once the
budgets are approved and implemented that the department
heads are held accountable for those budgets and the af-
firmative action thrusts primarily in the area of procure-
ment.
Chairman Quinn then gave the report of the Executive
Committee which met and considered recommendations to
name the Swimming Pool in the Boyden Physical Education
Building at Amherst and to rename the Auditorium at
Boston . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To name the swimming pool in the Boyden
Physical Education Building at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
the Joseph Rogers Swimming Pool in honor of
Joseph Rogers' forty-four years of service
to the University and its students as the
Swimming Coach. (Doc. T85-051)
and,
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VOTED : To rename the Large Science Auditorium
at the Harbor Campus Science Center the
Herbert Lipke Memorial Science Auditorium
in recognition of Professor Lipke' s
contribution to the development of the
biological sciences at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc. T85-050)
Chancellor Tranquada explained that the next item
would be a joint venture between members of the Group
Practice representing the University and members of the
Fallon Clinic. This entity would provide a vehicle for
the Group Practice and physicians at the Fallon clinic to
come together to provide services for subscribers to the
Fallon HMO thereby expanding a broad variety of colla-
borative interests from shared specialty services to new
kinds of in-patient services, rehabilitative services, and
free-standing surgical services.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To assist in establishing the
Corporation, and to designate the
University of Massachusetts Foundation,
Inc. as the shareholder of the record of
the University's shares in said
corporation; provided however, that the
Chancellor of the Medical Center shall
exercise the voting rights of said shares,
all as more fully described in Doc.
T85-052B; further, to authorize the
Chancellor of the Medical Center to
disburse $150,000 to the University of
Massachusetts Foundation, under the terms
and restrictions set forth in said
document.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the May 15, 1985
meeting of the Hospital Management Board,
including the March Unaudited Financial
Statements, the Appointments and Re-
appointments to the Medical staff and the
FY86 Hospital Objectives. (Doc. T85-049)
Chairman Quinn then reported that the State Student
Associat ion was considered by the Committee and it was
decided to offer counsel for the State Student Association
the opportunity to respond in writing to Counsel Searson's
memorandum of July 2nd. President Knapp said he expected
to have a recommendation for the Board on this matter for
the October meeting and anticipated a recommendation from
the campus.
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There being no objection, item C6, Honorary Degrees
was placed at the end of the calendar.
Under other business, the Board approved the Reaf f ir
mation of Delegations of Authority .
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To reaffirm the following Board Votes:
Board vote of December 6, 1978:
To reaffirm the delegations of authority
to the Treasurer set forth in Doc.
T78-126, viz:
1. Custody of investment of endowment funds
2. Investment of short-term cash "float"
3. Acquisition of and sale of real property
on behalf of the University
4. Financial relationship with the
University of Massachusetts Building
Authority and the University of
Massachusetts Building Association
5. Official signatory for University checks
6. University banking relationships
including control of opening and
closing bank accounts
7. Addition of accounts and funds to
financial system
8. Fire, casualty and liability insurance
9. Contract and grant signatory.
Board vote of October 13, 1981:
To affirm that the Treasurer of the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts or his designee,
shall be the sole contracting officer of
the University with the authority to
execute all contracts, grants, restricted
gifts (excluding endowments), and
amendments thereto for sponsored programs
in instruction, research, or public
service, unless and until otherwise
voted by the Board of Trustees.
VOTED : To authorize the Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester,
in consultation with the Office of the
President, to negotiate and execute
contracts developed in accordance with the
provisions of the January 8, 1976
Interagency Agreement (Doc. T76-031C) or
as may be amended by consent of all
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parties thereto; further, to authorize the
Chancellor to delegate to the Dean the
authority to execute such agreements and
contracts in the absence of the Chancellor.
To authorize the Chancellor of the Medical
Center to execute on behalf of the
University in FY1979 and subsequent years
such Hospital, Reimbursement Agreements
with Blue Cross of Massachusetts Inc. ,
and/or its successor as are substantially
similar in concept and reimbursement
mechanisms as are now in effect and as may
be required for participation in the Blue
Cross service plan whereby payment for
hospital care, treatment, and
reimbursement for other health services are
provided by Blue Cross to members of such
plan.
Further, to authorize the Chancellor of
the University of Massachusetts Medical
Center to delegate to the Dean of the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester
the authority to execute such agreements
and contracts in the absence of the
Chancellor. (Doc. T82-072)
Chairman Quinn asked for a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss the awarding of Honorary Degrees. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: to go into Executive Session.
The time was 4:10 p.m. Chairman Quinn voted for the
motion as did Trustees Bell, Burgess, Carlin, Caruso,
Knowles, Matthews, Oakes, Robsham, Sweeney, Troy and
Zervas.
The Committee came out of Executive Session and it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To award honorary degrees to those
individuals agreed upon in executive
session and to instruct the Chancellor of
the Medical Center to proceed with the
necessary arrangements.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. y
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 2, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Bell, Burgess, Carlin, Knowles, Oakes, Troy and Zervas;
Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller,
Deputy Secretary
Trustees Absent : Trustees Caruso, Matthews, Robsham and
Sweeney
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer
Brand; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and
Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Saudek, Budget Director; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Provost O'Brien; Professor
Mankin, Faculty Representative; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance; Dr. Madson, Vice
Chancellor for Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance; Dr. Dobson, Faculty
Representative
Guests : Mr. Shaw and Ms. Gray, SAFA (Students Advocat-
ing Financial Aid); Mr. Wray, SSAM (State Student Associ-
ation of Massachusetts); Mr. Accomando, President, UM/-
Amherst, Alumni
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
The first matter dealt with was consideration of the
minutes of the prior meeting of the Board. Without dis-
cussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the August 7,
1985 meeting of the Board.
Chairman Quinn expressed appreciation to Chancellor
Duffey for hosting the meeting. As part of the Chairman's
report, he announced the reappointment of Trustee Thalia
Zervas to the Hospital Management Board for a three year
term to continue through June, 1988.
President Knapp reported that the Steering Committee
of College and University Presidents in collaboration with
the College and University community and the Boston School
System would be releasing a report on collaboration in
Boston. This, he said, speaks to a very important en-
deavor that the University and other colleges have been
engaged in with respect to upgrading the quality in the
public schools.
Chancellor Duffey distributed copies of recently pub-
licized events on the Amherst campus - the endorsement of
the Amherst campus budget presentation by the Trustees at
Berkshire Community College and the announcement of the
third industrial university research program in the past
three years in Chemical Processes Design and Control. He
then introduced two students from the campus who represent
Students Advocating Financial Aid (SAFA) and asked them to
speak. Jim Shaw, President and Karen Gray, Secretary ex-
plained that SAFA has evolved during the last six years as
a professional lobbyist organization representing the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts. Both students thanked the Board
for its support.
Chancellor Corrigan gave an update on the accredi-
tation of the Boston campus and announced that the campus
has received a ten year reaccreditation from the New
England Association. He distributed the report of the
visiting team and pointed out that the accreditation team
did point to the lack of financial resources to bring UM/-
Boston to a point where it could support its graduate and
professional programs. He also reported on recently re-
ceived faculty and staff grant funding.
The continued problem of the elevators at the Park
Square Building was then discussed. President Knapp said
the problem during the last month has become more severe
and he had communicated to Tunney Lee of the Division of
Capital Planning and Operations that the danger to life
was so great that he was thinking about closing the build-
ing. He reported that bids on the replacement of the
elevators were opened on September 23rd and three people
who entered bids were ineligible because they did not file
their interest in being contractors on a continuing basis
on schedule with DCPO. The reopening of bids was
scheduled for October 15. Conversations with DCPO will
continue in an effort to replace the elevators and
operation of the system. After further discussion, it was
moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To direct the President to correspond with
Frank Keefe, Secretary of Administration
and Finance, and convey to him the
Trustees' concern over the safety of
individuals who work and attend class at
250 Stuart Street; copies of such corre-
spondence should be sent to all appro-
priate state officials.
Chancellor Tranquada said Convocation, postponed be-
cause of the hurricane, would be rescheduled for December
4th when the Board meets in Worcester. He reported that
the UMass Group Practice had announced the joint venture
with the Fallon Clinic now called the Northeast Medical
Alliance. He also announced that the Medical School's
Occupational Health Service had received a $400,000 grant
from the Kellogg Foundation for the establishment of an
interdisciplinary educational program in occupational and
industrial health and that a program in Occupational
Health hazards in high technology is in the process of
being developed with Clark University.
In concluding his report, he said on November 2nd the
New England Life Flight will hold its first Patient Re-
union at Pleasant Valley. One thousand patients who were
taken and delivered to appropriate medical care by the
Helicopter have been invited.
Mr. Troy, reporting for the Committee on Academic and
Student Affairs, said the first item of business was
Appointments with Tenure for Eula Bingham as Professor of
Public Health and William Highter as Professor of Civil
Engineering. Both candidates for appointment were distin-
guished in their chosen fields. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: To concur with the President in the
appointment of Dr. William H. Highter, as
Professor of Civil Engineering with tenure
and of Dr. Eula Bingham was Professor of
Public Health with tenure at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T85-071) .
Then discussed were Postponements of Return from Sab -
batical Leave for individuals at the Amherst campus.
Trustee Troy reported that in the course of the
Committee's discussion, the possibility of delegating the
authority to grant postponements to the campuses was
raised and would be considered at the next meeting of the
Committee. It was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To postpone for one semester the re-
quirement that Professor Bronislaw
Honigberg return to the University on com-
pletion of his sabbatical leave; further,
to grant Professor Honigberg a leave with-
out pay from September 1, 1985 through
January 26, 1986. (Doc. T85-072)
and,
VOTED: To postpone for one semester the require-
ment that Professor Richard Minear return
to the University on completion of his
sabbatical leave; further, to grant
Professor Minear a leave of absence with-
out pay from January 26, 1986 through
August" 31, 1986. (Doc. T85-072)
The next item was the proposed Establishment of the
Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies at UM/-
Amherst. This proposal would merge two existing programs
both of which are distinguished and recognized as such.
The joining of these two programs brings together many
common 'interests into one administrative and academic
unit. There would be no additional costs and there might
be savings. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To merge the Judaic Studies Program and
the Near Eastern Studies major at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst and
establish the Department of Judaic and
Near Eastern Studies as described in doc.
T85-070.
A proposal for a Ph.D Program in Music at the Amherst
campus was then discussed. The study of music is largely
in two areas - instrumentalists and musicologists and the
target population of the proposed program is in the
latter. If approved, the program would require very
little in the way of financial costs. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To approve, subject to the concurrence of
the Board of Regents, the Ph.D. in Music a
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
as described in Doc. T85-069.
Trustee Troy said the Committee then discussed the
Establishment of a Proposed Department of Social Work with
a Master of Social Work Degree . He said it was a very
well thought out and carefully prepared document and pro-
posal, but the Committee thought it was responding to a
dilemma despite the fact that it was a good proposal and
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would answer a demonstrated need it would on the other
hand establish a question of priorities in the expenditure
of monies. It would put financial pressure on many ex-
isting programs which are already under financial pres-
sure. He reported that it was decided to delay action on
this until there could be more study by the Committee.
He said the Committee also heard a Report on Under -
graduate Program Reviews . It was noted that this series
of reviews mandated by the Regents was similar to earlier
reviews - the courses are good, they are distinguished,
the faculty are effective, entirely competent and dis-
tinguished but there was cited a lack of proper library
support and support of laboratories and instrumentation.
He concluded the Committee Report by giving a Status
Report on the Healey Public Service Endowment Grant
Awards . There were a total of 46 awards on the three cam-
puses and a total expenditure of $244,244.
Trustee Knowles gave the report of the Committee on
Budget and Financial Affairs. The first item was the FY86
Operating Budget . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the FY86 Operating Budget set
forth in Doc. T85-048.
President Knapp then reviewed the preliminary recom-
mendations of the Board of Regents for the University and
by campus for the FY87 Budget . The Regents preliminary
recommendation for the University totalled $241,941,340, a
7% increment for the University as a whole, variable from
campus to campus. Under the new request items, there were
significant decreases - less than 50% of what was re-
quested. Hearings for the University's budget with mem-
bers of the Board of Regents staff and several members of
the Board of Regents was scheduled for October 7th.
After further discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the FY87 Budget Request con-
' tained in Doc. T85-047.
Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the motion.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the FY87 Capital Outlay Budget
Request contained in Doc. T85-075.
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The next item was the publishing of an Atlas of
Massachusetts and an allocation of $200,000 from the
Trustee Reserve. Trustee Knowles said that the dis-
cussion at the Committee meeting yielded the provision
that a price and marketing strategy be established
aimed at reimbursing the Trustee Reserve. It was
moved, seconded and
VOTED : To establish an "Atlas of Massachusetts"
account a the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst and to approve the allocation
to that account of $200,000 ($100,000 in
FY86 and $100,000 in FY87) from the
Trustee Reserve, provided that a price and
marketing strategy be established aimed at
reimbursing the Trustee Reserve within
three years of the time of publication.
(Doc. T85-079)
Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the motion.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To accept the gift of land at East
Wareham, Massachusetts from the Cape Cod
Cranberry Grower's Association as de-
scribed in Doc. t85-076; further, to ex-
press to the Association the gratitude of
the Trustees.
and,
VOTED: To approve an overscale salary of $58,000
per year for Sheldon B. Akers, Professor
of Electrical and Computer Engineering at
the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. (Doc. T85-078)
There then ensued a discussion of the FY87 Budget re-
quest. Concern arose regarding a lack of funds in the
preliminary recommendation from the Board of Regents
earmarked for plant maintenance. Chairman Quinn then
asked Trustee Carlin to undertake a specific study of the
issue and make a recommendation to the Board and report to
the Board any actions undertaken or recommended.
The problem of the elevators and the issue of public
safety of the individuals who ride the elevators at the
250 Stuart Street Building was again addressed. After a
lengthy discussion, it was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To close the passenger elevators at the
250 Stuart Street Building at the end of
business on October 2, 1985, such
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elevators shall not be reopened until
repaired and deemed to be in good operat-
ing condition as determined by the Presi-
dent of the University or his designee.
It was suggested that the Chancellors call to the
Board's attention at the next appropriate Committee meet-
ing any problems or safety hazards that they observed.
Chairman Quinn, reporting for the Executive Committee,
said the first item dealt with was the proposal for the
levying of a voluntary State Student Association of Massa -
chusetts fee on the basis of a negative check-off fee. He
said that should the Board act favorably on this policy
there was a sunset provision in the document which puts a
two year limit on the action of the Board. President
Knapp suggested that since the student referendum last
April anticipated campus support for the full fiscal year,
it seemed appropriate to recommend that the Board approve
a one-time fee of $2 in the Spring of 1986 which would
represent that level of support. After hearing from Mr.
Wray, a Student representative from the Amherst campus
about the levying of the fee, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the levying of a voluntary
State Student Association Student fee of
$1.00 per semester at UM/Amherst on the
basis of a negative check-off procedures,
provided, that if in any semester less
than fifty per cent of the students at the
campus elect to make such payments, such
authorization will cease; and provided
further, that SSAM shall reimburse the
Commonwealth for any expenses incurred by
the University in collecting such pay-
ments; further, to satisfy the intent of
the student referendum, to approve a
one-time fee of $2 for the spring semester
of 1986; all as more fully described in
Doc. T85-068.
The next item considered was the establishment of the
position of Vice Chancellor for Planning at UM/Boston. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To create the position of Vice Chancellor
for Planning at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Boston. (Doc. T85-065)
and,
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VOTED: To concur along with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of Donald
Babcock as Vice Chancellor for Planning at
the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T85-065)
The Hospital Management Board Minutes were then con-
sidered. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the June 26,
1985 meeting of the Hospital Management
Board, including the April Unaudited
Financial Statement, the authorization of
Jan Wyatt, Hospital Administrator, or her
designee to execute the Certification of
Authority for the Blue Cross HA-30
Contract; the Appointments and Reappoint-
ments to the Medical Staff and to approve
the Hospital Performance Indicators for
the period ending March 31, 1985;
and further,
To approve the reappointment of Mr. Robert
Bowditch and the appointment of Mr.
William Kelleher to the Hospital Manage-
ment Board each for a three-year term to
expire in June, 1988. (Doc. 85-066)
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To accept the Planning Progress Report of
the Five Year Plan, Opportunity for
Quality, as contained in doc. T83-086
Addendum II and to authorize the President
to forward said report to the Board of
Regents .
and
VOTED: To change the name of the Engineering
3uilding East at the University of
Massachusetts to Marcus Hall, this in
honor of Joseph S. Marcus 1 thirty-six
years of service to the College of
Engineering as Instructor, Professor and
Associate Dean. (Doc. T85-081)
Under other business, Chairman Quinn announced the
membership of the Nominating Committee:
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Trustee Robsham
Trustee Troy
Trustee Zervas
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
November 5, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
The Vale
Waltham, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn, Trustees
Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Matthews, Sweeney, Troy and
Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary.
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey, Ms. Pearson, Director of
Academic Administration
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan, Mr. Tribble, Associate
Provost
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada, Mr. Adams, Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 10:20
a.m. and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session
to discuss Collective Bargaining and Honorary Degrees. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To go into Executive Session.
The time was 10:20 and at 12:45 p.m. the Board came
out of Executive Session and it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To award honorary degrees to those
individuals agreed upon in executive
session and to instruct the Chancellors
to proceed with the necessary arrangements.
The meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Cypfthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December ^, 1985; 2:30 p.m.
Southeast Conference Room
Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
University of Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Trustees and Trustee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Bell, Burgess, Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Matthews, Oakes,
Robsham, Troy and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Trustee Absent : Trustee Sweeney
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer
Brand; Mr. Searson, General Counsel; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Saudek,
Budget Director; Ms. Willits, Associate Vice President for
Human Resources
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Professor Mankin, Faculty
Representative; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for Admini-
stration and Finance; Dean Bischoff
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Mr.
Baxter, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Provost Kelly; Dr.
Dobson, Faculty Representative; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m
The first item on the agenda was the minutes of prior
meetings of the Board. Without discussion it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the October
2, 1985 and November 5, 1985 meetings
of the Board.
The President and Chancellors Tranquada and Duffey
reported for the University and the two campuses. In view
of the lateness of the hour Chancellor Corrigan refrained
from giving a report.
Trustee Troy then reported for the Committee on
Academic and Student Affairs. The first action item was
Appointments with Tenure — UM/Amherst. . After discussion,
it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To concur with the President in the
appointment of Arnold Rosenberg and
Robin Popplestone as Professors of
Computer and Information Science with
tenure at the University of Massachu-
setts at Amherst. (Doc. T85-084 and
Doc. T85-085)
The next two items -- Postponement of Sabbatical Leave
Reguirement--UM/Boston and Graduation Lists — UM/Amherst
and UM/Boston were moved, seconded and
VOTED : To postpone for the academic year 1986/87
the requirement that Frances Malino return
to the University on completion of her sabba-
tocal leave; further, to grant Professor
Malino a leave without pay for that year.
(Doc. T85-083)
And further,
VOTED
requirements as certified by the Recorder of
the campus. (Doc. T85-013E Revised and Doc.
T85-013F)
Trustee Knowles then reported for the Committee on
Budget and Financial Affairs. The first item,
Multipurpose Arena — UM/Amherst , was discussed at length,
after which it was moved, seconded and
VOTED:
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projects consisting of the construction of a
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improvements to McGuirk Alumni Stadium;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. David C. Knapp, President of the Univer-
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name and on behalf of the Trustees to make a
written request of the Authority that,
provided The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
appropriates the sum of $17,600,000 to be
applied to the costs of constructing the arena
hereinafter described, the Authority undertake
projects consisting of (a) the construction at
the Amherst Campus of the University of a
multi-purpose arena (as more specif icially
described in Trustee document No. T85-088, as
revised) for winter sports and other major
university events and convocations and (b)
rehabilitation of and improvements to McGuirk
Alumni Stadium;
2. The projects to be undertaken by the
Authority in accordance with the request
authorized to be made in section 1 of this
resolution may in the discretion of the
Authority be undertaken separately or together
for financing purposes; and
3. Said David C. Knapp and all other
officers of the University be and they are and
each acting singly is authorized and directed
to request the Commissioner of Administration
and Finance and the Chancellor of the Board of
Regents of Higher Education to approve in
writing the undertaking by the Authority of
the projects a request for which is hereby
authorized and to do such things and to take
such other action as to the officer of
officers so acting shall, as conclusively
evidenced by their taking action hereby
authorized, seem necessary or desirable to be
done or taken to carry in effect the matters
hereby authorized.
Trustee Burgess voted against the motion.
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The next item was Intersubsidiary Transfers . After
discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To authorize the President of the Univer-
sity to approve intersubsidiary fund
transfers in State appropriation accounts
provided, however, that no such transfer
shall result in a deficiency in an appro-
priation account. The President shall report
any transfers to the Committee on Budget and
Financial Affairs. (Doc. T85-090)
Further, to rescind the Board vote of May 10,
1972 and Trustee Doc. T72-123 relating to
fund transfers.
The next item Liability Insurance , was discussed at
some length. During the discussion, Trustee Carlin opined
that the Board might be undertaking a commitment which it
could not fulfill. It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED :
WHEREAS: certain employees of the University of
Massachusetts, namely police professionals and
allied health professionals on the Amherst and
Boston campuses, were insured under a
comprehensive general liability policy during
the period July 1, 1984 to July 1, 1985; and
WHEREAS: said employees no longer have said insurance
coverage; and
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees deems it necessary and
desirable to provide protection to said em-
ployees :
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The University of Massachusetts agrees
to the extent not prohibited by law to
indeminify and hold harmless said employees
against any and all liabilities arising out of
a claim to the same extent and subject to the
same terms and conditions as set forth in the
comprehensive general liability policy in
effect for the period July 1, 1984 to July 1,
1985.
2. This indemnification shall apply to
said police professionals effective December
1, 1985, and to said allied health
professionals effective August 1, 1985.
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3. Nothing herein shall be construed to
prevent the terms of G.L. c. 258 from applying
to any claim arising hereunder.
4. The Board of Trustees reserves the right
to amend or terminate this indemnification upon
thirty days notice of any such amendment or
termination.
Trustee Carlin voted against the motion.
The last item on the Committee's agenda was
Out-of-State Application Fees . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To reduce the application fee for out-
of-state students to $25. (Doc. T85-012,
Addendum 1)
Treasurer Brand then gave a precis of his annual
report. At the conclusion of his remarks, Trustee Carlin
said that Mr. Brand was to be commended for his work. It
was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To commend the University Treasurer,
Robert H. Brand for administering a most
productive year.
Trustee Caruso then reported for the Committee on
Affirmative Action. The two action items she recommended,
Equal Employement Resolution and Affirmative Action
Resolution -- were discussed and it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the Equal Opportunity Reso-
lution set forth in Doc. T85-086A.
And further,
VOTED : To approve the Affirmative Action Reso-
lution set forth in Doc. T85-087A; which D=
resolution shall replace that contained in %
Doc. T79-035, approved by the Board May 2,
1979.
Chairman Quinn reported on the just completed meeting
of the Executive Committee. The first item was Hospital
Management Board Minutes . It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To approve the minutes of the September 18,
and the October 16, 1985 meetings of the
Hospital Management Board, including the
May through August Unaudited Financial
Statements; the appointment of George D. &
McClelland as a member of the Board his s
term to expire June, 1988; and the signing
authority granted to Paul Chausse. (Doc. T85-
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Chairman Quinn noted that the next item, Patent Policy
and Memorandum of Understanding , had been thoroughly
discussed at the earlier meeting. It was then moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To support in principle the tenor of the
Patent Policy as stated in Doc. T85-091.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To confirm and approve the officers and
committees of the Board set forth in
Doc. T85-092, all to serve until the next
annual meeting of the Board.
There was no further business to come before the Board
and the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
January 23, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
E: committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees Caruso
and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr.
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Gomes and Robsham
Other Trustees : Trustee Keller
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson, Gen-
eral Counsel; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Provost O'Brien
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Ms. McDermott,
Assistant Chancellor; Ms. Kibrick, Director, School of Nursing;
Ms. Portnoy, Professor of Nursing
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Provost Kelly
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. The
first item of business was Appointment with Tenure of Gerald
Nash — UM/Worcester . Chancellor Tranquada said that Dr. Nash
has an impeccable record of education and training--an A.B.,
cum laude from Princeton, an M.D., cum laude from Harvard Med-
ical School and subsequent training at U.C.L.A. While at Mass-
achusetts General he served as Chief Resident. His publica-
tions are equally distinguished and he has the reputation as
one of the top Pulmonary Pathologists in the nation.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in his appointment of Gerald
Nash as Professor of Pathology with tenure
at the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester. (Doc. T85-002)
The next item was Appointment with Tenure of William
Shepherd --UM/ Amherst . Provost O'Brien said Professor Shepherd
was also a man of distinction in his field of expertise --
industrial organization and public policy. He is the author of
a dozen or so books, some of them considered classics, and some
fifty scholarly articles on an array of subjects.
A&SA Professor Shepherd, at his request, served as a Visiting
1/23/85 Professor last year and he has the enthusiastic support of his
colleagues to be in the Department of Economics.
After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in his appointment of William G.
Shepherd as Professor of Economics with tenure
at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
(Doc. T85-003)
The next item was Master of Science in Nursing Program --
UM/Boston. Vice President Smith said he had been aware of the
planning of the program before assuming his present position.
He noted that the planning process had been an exceptionally
thorough one and the Amherst and Worcester campuses had been
consulted throughout. Chancellor Corrigan agreed and said that
the end product of the process could serve as a model in the
development of program proposals.
Provost Greene noted that the proposal was fully consistent
with the campus's five year plan of developing professional
programs. Also, the undergraduate nursing program, having been
established in 1974 at Boston State College was fully developed
despite having to weather the merger and the move to the Harbor
Campus. Further Provost Greene continued, during the two years
since the merger the campus had been trying to remedy the lack
of equipment and library materials and inadequate quarters.
The proposed program places emphasis on nursing management,
teaching and research, as well as developing clinical skills,
particularly in geriatric nursing. in due course the program
would also offer concentration in medical, surgical, pediatric
and family practice nursing. The program will utilize courses
in other disciplines offered at Boston, for example, psychology
and sociology.
In the matter of need and demand for the program, the
School of Nursing had conducted a survey in fall, 1983. It
showed a substantial and growing need for a graduate nursing
program that is of high quality and affordable and accessible.
Because establishment of the program was subject to the con-
currence of the Regents the campus intended to do more work in
determining the need for the program.
In response to Chairman Troy's question, Dr. Kibrick said
that those entering the program will have taken their basic
science courses in their baccalaureate program. The proposed
program made provision for further instruction in the basic
sciences if such was needed.
Also, Dr. Kibrick continued, while at Boston State there
was pressure to establish a graduate program but the nursing
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faculty took the position that the college was a restricted A&SA
educational environment and a graduate program needed the op-1/23/85
tions such as a university provides. The experience at Boston
State indicated that the need for a graduate program was a
long-standing one. Many calls have been received from admini-
strators of private sector nursing schools expressing concern
over the effect of the UMass Boston program on their enroll-
ments. In fact, the effect will be minimal as the program will
draw from a different population group — older and have had
experience, the private sector draws people who have just
earned bachelor's degrees.
Also, plans were underway which would provide for a close
relationship with the nursing program at the Medical Center,
chiefly in the interchange of faculty and other appropriate
ways.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish, sub-
ject to the concurrence of the Board of
Regents, the Master of Science in Nursing
Program at the University of Massachusetts
at Boston as described in Doc. T85-001
The Committee then discussed the final item on the agenda,
Presidential Evaluation Policy . President Knapp said the Com-
mittee had been asked to compare and discuss the Trustee policy
on evaluating senior administrators with the Regent's policy on
presidential evaluations.
The third difference, President Knapp continued, relates to
the matter of confidentiality. The Trustee policy provides a
highly confidential process with limited access to evaluation
documents. The Regent's policy makes such documents a matter
of record.
Chancellor Corrigan asked leave to interrupt, noting that
he had been Chairman of the Personnel Committee of the Council
of Public Presidents during the time the Regent's evaluation
policy was being developed. The document had caused great
controversy. It was clear that the public Presidents wanted a
policy that was much more like the University policy than that
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A&SA which the Regents had adopted. The Regent's staff wanted some-
1/23/85 thing that was much more open and somewhat callous.
Chairman Troy said that there was one thing in the Regent's
policy that caused him concern. He noted that for years public
institutions had been controlled by lay boards. In the Regents
proposal it is recommended that Chairman Quinn, a layman,
should submit a summary of the Trustees evaluation to a paid
professional, the Chancellor of the Regents. At least, Chair-
man Troy continued, such a submission should be made to the
Chairman of the Regents.
Trustee Zervas pointed out that the policy called for a
summary of the evaluation was to be submitted. She asked if
this made a difference. Mr. Searson said it did not, it was
clear from the minutes of the Regents meeting that adopted the
policy that copies of the evaluation were to be circulated
among the Regents. Mr. Searson concluded by questioning the
legality of the Regents policy in the case of the University.
Trustee zervas said that while there were various un-
answered questions it was not clear to her if the matter had
been studied enought to challenge the Regents in this case.
Trustees, he continued, are sort of an inconvenient impedi-
ment. There is a question as to what is the interrelationship
between the Trustees and the Regents. Is the Board of Trustees
a lay Board responsible for the University? This tends to draw
the larger issue -- what are the relationships -- to a head.
Chairman Troy said there were certain assumptions made by
the Regent's staff, throughout the proposal that are set forth
as facts. One matter is the reappointment of presidents.
President Knapp said that in a discussion with Chancellor Duff
he had been assured that during his tenure as President the
Regents would not interfere, however, the Regents would appoint
a new president.
There then ensued a general discussion of how the Univer-
sity should present its case and/or define its uniquness. One
way to accomplish the latter was that, of all 27 public higher
educational institutions in the Commonwealth, only the Univer-
sity received less than half of the income from the state.
Also, if only because of its research capability size
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and graduate programs it could not be compared with the statel/23/{
and community colleges.
It was noted that it would be of benefit to the Regents and
their staff should spell out the differences between the Uni-
versity and the other segments.
In the matter of how best to deal with this question,
Trustee Zervas suggested that this was a time for lobbying, not
confrontation. President Knapp recommended that the University
not go back to the Regents on the issue of evaluations because
the Regents and their staff were not, at this time, prepared to
deal with it. He noted that an internal study was being made
of public institutions in other states which had undergone
reorganization such as had happened in Massachusetts. This
study might shed light on what the University should do.
Chairman Troy said that while the Committee should recom-
mend that the Board take no immediate action on the general
subject of evaluation, the matter of the Chairman of the Board
reporting to a paid professional should be dealt with. Such a
channel might set an unfortunate precedent.
President Knapp noted that legislation had been filed which
would subject all policy decisions by any Board of Trustees to
approval by the Board of Regents. He suggested that this might
be a point to focus on.
Chairman Troy said that the consensus of the Committee
seemed to be that the Trustees should take a rather reflective,
long term approach, rather than an immediate response. Also,
to recommend that the Trustees have retreat to discuss this
vexatious matter.
There was no further business to come before the Committee
and the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
March 20, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Troy; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Caruso, Gomes, Robsham and
Zervas
Other Trustees : Trustee Keller
University Administration : President Knapp ; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Provost O'Brien
UM/Boston: Provost Greene
UM/Worcester : Provost Kelly; Mr. Hanshaw, Acting Vice
Chancel lor/ Academic Dean
Chairman Troy convened the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
The first items considered were the Graduation Lists at
Amherst, Boston, and Worcester. Chairman Troy said it had been
brought to his attention that the Amherst Graduation lists were
dated February 1985. Mr. Kelly said that Diane Mallory, who
had been recommended for a Master of Science in Medical Sci-
ences, should be added to the Worcester list. In response to a
question concerning the number of full-time graduate students,
Provost Greene said that the majority are part-time graduate
students, employed as well as going to school. The number of
full-time graduate students has risen dramatically, now there
are approximately 1,000 graduate students. The major reason
for more full-time graduate students is an increase in the
amount and number of graduate stipends. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
February, 1985 graduation lists at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
and the June, 1985 graduation lists at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston and
the University of Massachusetts at
Worcester, all subject to the completion
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of all requirements as certified by the
Recorder of the respective campuses.
(Doc. T85-013ABSC)
The next items discussed were Postponement of the Sabbati -
cal Leave Requirement at Amherst and Boston. At Amherst, the
request was for a one-semester postponement pending approval of
the individual's application for a Fulbright Fellowship. At
Boston, the individual will complete the requirements for the
PH.D. It was moved, and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board postpone for
the Academic Year 1985/86 the requirement
that Sylvia Gendrop return to the
University on the completion of her
sabbatical leave; further, to grant Pro-
fessor Gendrop a leave of absence without
pay from September 1, 1985 to September 1,
1986. (Doc. T85-016)
and,
To recommend that the Board postpone for
one semester the requirement that Alfred
S. Alschuler return to the University on
completion of his sabbatical leave;
further, to grant Professor Alschuler a
leave of absence without pay from January
26, 1986 to August 31, 1986. (Doc. T85-020)
The last item on the agenda was Awards with Tenure at
Amherst, Boston, and Worcester. Dr. Smith commended the cam-
puses for their efforts to conform to the requirements of the
tenure review policy at all levels. There was, he continued, a
reflection of that thoroughness in the quality of the candi-
dates before the Committee. For example, included in the rec-
ommendations were two world renowned linguists, an astro-
physicist of similar stature, two Presidential Young Scholars,
three recipients of Outstanding Teacher Awards, a guest editor
for a top journal, a Mina Shaughnessy Fellowship, a Kellogg
Fellow, and an invitee to join the International Society for
Research on Emotion which is limited to 100 invited members
throughout the world. Another point of interest was the affir-
mative action profile of the candidates. There was a total of
twenty-nine candidates, ten were women, six were minorities,
and of special interest, two of the five from Worcester were
black males. In terms of the percent of tenure on each campus
and the University as a whole, it varied from 44% in one in-
stance to 83%. Roughly 68% of the faculty in the University as
a whole are tenured. This was comparable to similar campuses.
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Trustee Keller expressed the view that there should be more
significant participation of students in the tenure process.
Provost O'Brien shared Trustee Keller's concern about appro-
\ priate student input and said he would be anxious to review
ways of including it.
It was moved, and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the award of tenure to
the following individuals at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst:
Alison F. Alexander, Associate Professor
of Communication Studies
W. Bruce Croft, Associate Professor of
Computer and Information Science
Francesco D' Introno, Professor of Spanish
and Portuguese
Kristine Edmondson-Haney , Associate
Professor of Art
Lyn Frazier, Associate Professor of Lin-
guistics
Arthur S. Keene, Associate Professor of
Anthropology
John Y. Kwan, Associate Professor of
Physics and Astronomy
Wendy G. Lehnert , Associate Professor of
% Computer and Information Science
Eric Martz, Professor of Microbiology
Edwina L. Rissland, Associate Professor of
Computer and Information Science
Norman H. Sims, Associate Professor of
English
Richard F. Yuretich, Associate Professor
of Geology and Geography
Theodore E. Djaferis, Associate Professor
of Electrical and Computing Engineering
James A. Donovan, Associate Professor of
Mechanical Engineering
David M. Pozar, Associate Professor of
Electrical and Computing Engineering
Linda Smircich, Associate Professor of
Management .
and ,
(Doc. T85-017)
To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the award of tenure to
the following individuals at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston.
Pamela J. Annas, Associate Professor of
English
Jonathan M. Chu , Associate Professor of
History
Ann T. Cordilia, Associate Professor of
Sociology
Michael Milburn, Associate Professor of
Psychology
Dan Simovici, Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Shula Sommers, Associate Professor of
Psychology
Gordon T. Wallace, Associate Professor of
Environmental Sciences
Paul Watanabe, Associate Professor of
Political Science.
(Doc. T85-01")
and further
To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the award of tenure to
the following individuals at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester:
John C.S. Fray, Associate Professor of
Phys iology
Carol L. Miller, Professor of Surgery
Anthony R. Poteete, Associate Professor of
Molecular-Genetics and Microbiology
Jack P. Shonkoff, Associate Professor of
Pediatrics
Robert T. Woodland, Associate Professor of
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
(Doc. T85-017)
Excerpts from the Academic Program Reviews at Amherst and
Boston were distributed. President Knapp indicated that this
was prepared to help put together supporting data for budgetary
discussion. He pointed out to the Committee the continuity of
the theme that the quality of faculty and curriculum is high
but the facilities and equipment are poor. If these are not
upgraded it will be a deterent to recruiting quality faculty.
The meetins adiourned at
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY Or MASSACHUSETTS
> BOARD 0? TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
May 22, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
3oston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees
Caruso, Robsham and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Other Trustees : Trustees 3ell and Burgess
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Provost O'Brien
UM/3oston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Ms.
Froines, Department of Women's Studies
"JM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Provost Kelly
Chairman Troy convened the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
The first item discussed was Tenure Awards and
Appointments at Amherst, 3oston and Worcester. There were
five awards with tenure and seven appointments with ten-
ure. Chancellors Corrigan and Tranquada spoke to the
appointments as did Provost 0'3rien. After discussion, i-
was moved, seconded and
/QTED: To recommend that the 3oard concur with
the President in the award of tenure the
following individuals:
University of Massachusetts at Amhers-:
Robert M. Costrell as Associate Professor
of Economics
Jeffrey M. Holmes as Associate Professor
of Music and Dance
University of Massachusetts at 3oston:
Victoria Steinetz as Associate Professor
at the General Center, College of Public
and Community Service
Peter Ittig as Associate Professor of
Management Sciences
University of Massachusetts at Worcester:
Mary E. Costanza as Associate Professor of
Medicine.
(Doc. T85-031)
And further,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board concur with the
President in the appointment of the
following individuals:
University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
- John J. McCarthy as Associate Professor of
Linguistics with tenure
University of Massachusetts at Boston:
John C. Brereton as Associate Professor of
English with tenure
Wornie L. Reed as Associate Professor of
Black Studies with tenure
Sumer C. Aggarwal as Professor of
Management Sciences with tenure
Lai C. Chugh as Associate Professor of
Accounting and Finance with tenure
University of Massachusetts at Worcester:
Max Costa as Professor of Pharmacology and
Pathology with tenure
Kathleen M. Dirschel as Professor of
Nursing with tenure.
(Doc. T85-031)
The next items considered were Postponements of Return
from Sabbatical Leave and an Extension of Leave Without
Pay. Professor Carpino's request would enable him to com-
plete research he is conducting in Moscow under the Na-
tional Academy of Sciences. Professor Fata is currently
on leave without pay following a sabbatical leave. His
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additional year's postponement will enable him to complete
the cur- riculum development program he has begun at
California State University at Long Beach. Professor
O'Neill's re- quest would enable her to accept an
appointment to conduct research with a computer science
group in private industry which will contribute
significantly to her department and the College. Provost
O'Brien in responding to an inquiry as to whether problems
were encountered in securing fac- ulty replacements and
the effect on students said there were three customary
ways to cover the leave 1) by en- larging the use of
graduate students involved in teaching coupled with
faculty colleagues, 2) by a faculty member taking on
additional responsibility and 3) by a visiting faculty.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board postpone
for one semester the requirement that
Professor Louis Carpino return to the
University on completion of his sabbati-
cal leave; further, to grant Professor
Carpino a leave without pay from Janu-
ary 26, 1986 through August 31, 1986.
(Doc. T85-032);
And further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board grant Professor
Frank Fata an extension of his leave
without pay through August 31, 1986.
(Doc. T85-032)
And further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board postpone for
one semester the requirement that Pro-
fessor Elizabeth O'Neill return to the
University on completion of her sabbatical
leave; further, to grant Professor O'Neill
a leave without pay from January 26, 1986
through August 31, 1986. (Doc. T85-032)
The Foster Furcolo Scholarship Program was the next
item on the agenda. President Knapp indicated that the
proposal originated from the Boston campus but after dis-
cussion it was agreed it should be available at Boston and
Amherst. The program will provide two years of tuition
and fees for each recipient. To qualify a recipient must
have earned an Associate's Degree from a Massachusetts
public community college with a cumulative grade point
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average of 3.50, be a Massachusetts resident, and be
recommended by his/her community college President. The
scholarships will be based on the ability of the students
and not charged off against the need based program. After
dis- cussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish
the Foster Furcolo Scholarship Program
at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst and at Boston which scholarships
will offer the equivalent of two years
tuition and fees to graduates of com-
munity colleges of the Commonwealth
under the conditions set forth in Doc.
T85-033.
The next item was the Proposal for a Major in Women's
Studies at Boston. Vice President Smith emphasized that
this was a major developing out of a program which has ex-
isted on the campus since 1973. No additional resources
are required. Provost Greene elaborating on the details,
said the program at present offers a certificate to stu-
dents who select Women's Studies as a minor. Further,
about forty major universities, including Yale, Brown,
Berkley and U. Massachusetts Amherst, offer a major in
Women's Studies. In the certificate program about forty-
five students are enrolled and an average of four to five
individual majors have graduated during the last three
years. It is hoped that the number would double based on
the expressed interest of the certificate students. A
number of students who will also be taking courses would
be doing it as an elective. A discussion followed re-
garding the kinds of careers Women's Studies graduates
might pursue. Trustee Caruso said she could not vote in
favor of the motion at this time since she was not con-
vinced it would serve a large enough population to require
it to be a major. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies
at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston as described in Doc. T85-036.
Trustee Caruso is recorded as opposed to the motion
and Trustee Zervas abstained from voting.
Name Changes for the Department of Communication Stu-
dies and the School of Engineering were then presented.
Without discussion, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED: To recommend that the Board change the name
of the Department of Communication Studies
at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst to the Department of Communication.
(Doc. T85-035)
And further,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board change the name
of the School of Engineering at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst to the
College of Engineering. (Doc. T85-034)
The last item on the agenda was Graduation Lists at
Amherst. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
February, 1985 graduation lists at the
University of Massachusetts contained in
Doc. T85-013D, subject to the completion
of all requirements as certified by the
Recorder of the Campus.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m
Cy/l£hia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
July 24, 1935; 2:30 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustee
Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr.
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent: Trustees Burgess, Caruso and
Robsham
University Administration : Dr. Smith, Acting President;
Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM /Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Provost O'Brien
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene
UM/Worcester : Acting Provost Kelly; Interim Vice Chan-
cellor Hanshaw
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 2:40 p.m
The first item discussed was Awards of Tenure .
The recommendations from each of the three campuses
were received somewhat tardily because there were dif-
ferences of opinion about the documentation in the tenure
files. This had since been straightened out. After
further discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur
with the President in the award of
tenure to the following individuals:
University of Massachusetts at Amherst:
William C. Connor, Associate Professor of
Chemical Engineering;
Joseph S. Elkington, Associate Professor
of Entomology.
University of Massachusetts at Boston:
Russell K. Schutt, Associate Professor of
Sociology.
University of Massachusetts at Worcester:
Jag Bhawan, Professor of Pathology;
Melvin R. Pratter, Associate Professor of
Medicine (Doc. T85-056)
The Committee then discussed Appointments with Tenure -
UM/Boston. Provost Greene said these recommendations were
made with enthusiasm. Professor Lili was eminently quali-
fied and would fill a slot that had been vacant for two
years. Professor Eash was a man of similar distinction
and would also serve as Director of the Institute. It was
then moved, seconded and
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VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the appointment of
Shreedhan Leli as Professor of Engineering
with tenure and of Maurice J. Eash as Pro-
fessor with tenure at the Institute for
Learning and Teaching. (Doc. T85-056)
The next item was Named Prof essorships - -UM/ Amherst .
Acting President Smith noted that the President strongly
supported this recommendation. Provost O'Brien said that
named chairs were an excellent way to honor professors who
had served with distinction over an extended period of
time. Also, the campus was developing a named professor-
ship policy which would be brought to the Board.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board establish the
following named chairs at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst:
Philip Bezanson Professorship of Music;
Germaine Bree Professorship of French
Wolfgang Paulsen Professorship of German
Studies ;
Edward Sapir Professorship of Linguistics.
Further, to concur in the appointment of the
following individuals to said chairs:
Jon C. Humphrey as Bezanson Professor of
Music ;
Dennis Porter as Bree Professorship of
French Studies;
Sigrid Bauschinger as Paulsen Professor
of German Studies;
Emmon Bach as Sapir Professor of Linguistics.
(Doc. T85-057)
The next item was Governance Document - -UM/Worcester .
Provost Kelly said the proposed amendments to the Gov-
ernance Document of the Medical School reflected the
recent reorganization of the administrative structure of
the Medical Center and the evolution in to a health sci-
ences campus, e.g., the addition of the Graduate School of
Nursing.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
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VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
revisions to the Governance Document of
the University of Massachusetts Medical
School contained in Doc. T79-042B.
The Trustees then considered the proposed Neuroscience
and Behavior Program --UM/Amherst . Acting President Smith,
noting his other life as a scientist, said that he sup-
ported this proposal wholeheartedly because of the quality
of the program, it was in line with the long-range plans
of the campus and because of the growing interest in
neuroscience.
Provost O'Brien said that the Amherst campus was
behind the times in neuroscience and the program would
redress that situation. Professor rite, Chair of the Psy-
chology department had been instrumental in the develop-
ment of the interdepartmental program which will include
her department, and the departments of Zoology, Computer
and Information Sciences, Microbiology and Biochemistry.
The proposal is a logical and sensible one.
Trustee Zervas asked if there would be any relation-
ship between the program and the Medical School. Provost
0'3rien said such a relationship was being developed.
After further discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish,
subject to the concurrence of the Board
of Regents, the Graduate Program in
Neuroscience and Behavior at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst as de-
scribed in Doc. T85-058.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
May, 1985, Graduation Lists of the
University of Massachusetts, subject to
the completion of all requirements as
certified by the Recorder of the Campus.
(Doc. t8S-059)
There was no further business to come
mittee and the meeting was adjourned at 3
before
35 p . m
lohn F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
the Com-
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
September 11, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees
Burgess, Caruso and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Robsham
University Administration : President Knapp ; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General
Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Provost O'Brien; Professor
Howards; Ms. Baritz, Director of Development
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Provost Kelly; Dean
Hanshaw
Chairman Troy called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was Appointments with Tenure -
UM/Amherst.
Provost O'Brien said that both candidates for appoint-
ment -- Eula Bingham as Professor of Public Health and
William Highter as Professor of Civil Engineering -- were
distinguished in their chosen fields. Professor Bingham
in toxology and the formulation of national health care
policy. Professor Highter in civil and environmental
engineering and research. He will also serve as Depart-
ment Head. After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the appointment of Dr.
William H. Highter, as Professor of Civil
Engineering with tenure and of Dr. Eula
Bingham as Professor of Public Health
with tenure at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst. (Doc. T85-071)
The Committee then discussed Postponements of Sabba -
tical Leave --UM/Amherst . In the course of the dis-
cussion Provost O'Brien said the possibility of granting
such postponements be a campus responsibility was being
explored and would be considered at the next meeting of
the Committee. It was moved, seconded and
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VOTED : To recommend that the Board postpone for
one semester the requirement that Professor
Bronislaw Honigberg return to the Univer-
sity on completion of his sabbatical leave;
further, to grant Professor Honigberg a
leave without pay from September 1, 1985
through January 26, 1986. (Doc. T85-072)
And further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board postpone for
one semester the requirement that Professor
Richard Minear return to the University on
completion of his sabbatical leave; further,
to grant Professor Minear a leave of absence
without pay from January 26, 1986 through
August 31, 1986. (Doc. T85-072)
The next item was the proposed Department of Judaic
and Near Eastern Studies --UM/Amherst . Vice President
Smith noted that this would be the joining of two existing
programs which had many common interests into one admini-
strative and academic unit. Joining the two programs
would not entail additional costs. After further dis-
cussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board merge the
Judaic Studies Program and the Near
Eastern Studies major at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst and
establish the DeDartment of Judaic and
Near Eastern Studies as described in
Doc. T85-070.
The final action item was a proposal for a Ph.D. Pro -
gram in Music at the Amherst campus. Vice President Smith
said that students of music, in essence, fell into two
classes -- instrumentalists and musicologists, that is,
those interested in the history and theory of music. The
target population of the proposed program is the latter.
While modest, the program would fill a demonstrated need.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve,
subject to the concurrence of the Board
of Regents, the Ph.D. in Music at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
as described in Doc. T85-069.
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The Trustees then discussed Proposed Department of
Social Work and Master of Social Work Degree . President
Knapp said this matter was brought to the Committee be-
cause of a dilemma -- a well thought-out proposal which
would answer a demonstrable need versus the demands made
by existing programs on an already tight budget.
In the ensuing discussion Ms. Baritz and Professor
Howards spoke of the need for and support of the pro-
posal. Provost O'Brien said that if forced to choose
between a new program and support for existing programs he
would opt for the latter. Chancellor Corrigan and Provost
Greene noted that the Boston campus had a Master of Human
Services program which seemed to be somewhat similar to
the program proposed by Amherst.
After a thorough discussion, Chairman Troy suggested
that the Committee defer action until the next meeting and
that the Amherst campus provide additional information and
the Boston campus submit a comparison between the two
programs. The Trustees agreed to this.
The next discussion centered on Undergraduate Program
Reviews --UM/ Amherst . It was noted that this series of
reviews mandated by the Regents was similar to earlier
reviews -- praise for the faculty and the curriculum and
concern over the inadequacies of physical facilities.
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The final item on the agenda was Status Report on the
Healev and Public Service Endowment Grant Awards. Vice
President Smith noted that the Amherst campus received 17
Healey Awards and 8 public Service Awards; Boston received
11 Healey Awards and 3 Public Service awards; Worcester
received 3 Healey Awards and 2 Public Service Awards
making a total of 46. The total dollar amounts of the
awards was $244,244. President Knapp said the recipients
of the awards were very grateful.
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There was no further business to come before the Cora
mittee and the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
John F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
November 20, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room"
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Troy; Trustees
Burgess and Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Sec-
retary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustee Caruso and Robsham
Other Trustees : Trustee Bell
University Administration : President Knapp, Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs
UM/Amherst : Provost O'Brien; Ms. Baritz, Acting Director
of Development
UM/Boston : Provost Greene; Dean Jennings; Ms. Griffin,
Director, Human Services
UM/Worcester : Provost Kelly
Chairman Troy convened the meeting of the Committee on
Academic and Student Affairs at 2:05 o.m.
Provost O'Brien introduced the first agenda item, the
two recommended Appointments with Tenure at the Amherst
campus. Dr. Rosenberg is currently a full Professor at
Duke University and is one of the world's leading theo-
reticians in computer science. His previous experience
includes sixteen years at IBM, a visitor at New York,
Yale, and Toronto Universities as well as extraordinarily
large publication record. Mr. Robin Popplestone currently
holds a tenured position at the University of Edinburgh
and although he doesn't have a Ph.D. he has supervised
numerous Ph.D. candidates in recent years and comes with
strong recommendations. He is one of the major authori-
ties in the world on Robotics, which is of great interest
to the University.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur with
the President in the appointment of Arnold
Rosenburg and Robin Popplestone as Professors
of Computer and Information Science with
tenure at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst. (Doc. T85-084 and Doc. T85-
085)
Provost Greene presented the Postponement of Return
from Sabbatical Leave for Professor Frances Malino.
Professor Malino requested this leave because she has been
offered a one year residency at Mt . Holyoke College in the
to-be-established program in Jewish Studies.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board postpone for
the academic year 1986/87 the requirement
that Frances Malino return to the Univer-
sity on completion of her sabbatical
leave without pav for that vear. (Doc.
T85-083)
Dr. Smith presented the Graduation Lists — UM/Amherst
and UM/3oston. From the 3oston campus there were 620 can-
didates for undergraduate degrees and Graduate Degrees.
From the Amherst campus there were 280 undergraduate de-
gree candidates, 259 graduate degree candidates and 2
undergraduate degree candidates from the Division of Con-
tinuing Education.
After a discussion of the process of submission and
actual awarding of the degrees to the candidates, it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED To recommend that the Board approve the
December, 1985 graduation lists at the
University of Massachusetts at Boston
and the Seotember, 1985 revised graduation
lists at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, subject to the completion of
all requirements as certified by the Re-
corder of the campus. (Doc. T85-013E Re-
vised, Doc. T35-013F)
Dr. Smith introduced the proposed Master of Social
Work Program at Amherst. He noted that at the last Com-
mittee meeting, the position of the Amherst Administration
was that the development of a Master's of Social Work did
not fit into the long range plans of the campus. He
pointed out three facts which were germane to the
discussion. First, there is a strong Master of Social
Jfe Work degree program at Smith College. Secondly, there is
a Master of Social Work program at the University of
Connecticut which is readily accessible to the residents
of Western Massachusetts. Finally, the Board of Regents
has approved the Intent-to-Plan stage of a Master of
Social Work proposal for Salem State College.
Provost 0'3rien, commenting for the Amherst campus,
said the proposal was good but that the recent action by
the Board of Regents on the budget which severely trimmed
back a number of programs regarded by the campus as having
high priority, reinforced the administrative concerns that
the proposal does not merit sufficient priority to be in
competition with established urograms.
Provost Greene commented on the graduate program in
Human Services at the Boston campus which overlaps but
does not give the Master of Social Work degree. He noted
that there are in Boston five separate programs in private
institutions at Simmons, 3oston College, Boston University
and a Masters in Human Service Management offered by
Lesley College and Brandeis University. At the time the
Boston program was brought to the Board of Regents for
approval, the deans of Boston University, Boston College
and Simmons appeared and argued very strenuously against
f) its implementation. In response to a question about the
basic difference between the projected Master of Social
Work and the program offered at Boston, Dr. Griffen,
Director of the Human Services program at Boston said one
major difference as they are now defined is that the
Master of Social work programs tend to be very clinically
oriented - preparing students to do clinical work or to go
into therapy. The Boston program prepares students to
work in a broad range of Human Service agencies and offer
concentrations in direct service, administration and
planning for Human Service. The student body comes from
agencies that serve the homeless, that work with foster
parents, abused children, alcoholics, drug abuse,, mental
health and retardation.
Phyllis Baritz, Acting Director for Development of the
Master of Social program at the Amherst campus then
addressed the Committee in support of the program.
After further discussion, the Committee concurred with
the recommendation of the Administration to not approve
the program.
Dr. Smith then gave a brief report of the activities
of the Office of Academic Affairs. In addition to acti-
f vities which come before the Committee, the Academic
Affairs area advises the President on allocations from the
Academic Program fund.
He also mentioned certain university-wide activities which
the office is involved in. Some examples cited include
the Public Service Council, the Telecommunications Task
Force and the Academic Affairs Council.
There being no further business to come before
Committee, the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Board of Trustees
Special Executive Committee
January 4, 1985; 10:00 a.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Commit tee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Knowles, Robsham and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Costin, Kurzman and Sweeney
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management
and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic
Affairs
UM/ Amherst : Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
U M/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Desmond, Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs; Professor Liem, Faculty Representative;
Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chancellor; Professors Broderick and
Watanabe
Guests : Richard Bell, Brian McDevitt, David Burns, Billy
Taylor and Delabarre Sullivan, Students, UM/Boston
Chairman Quinn convened the special meeting of the
Executive ■ Committee at 10:10 a.m.
The first item considered was the membership of the Board
of Directors of the Hospital Corporation. After a discussion
of the composition of the Board of Directors, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
following membership of the Board of
Directors of the Hospital Corporation at
the University of Massachusetts Medical
Center: (also known as University Health
Systems at New England)
Ex officio members:
The Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
who shall be Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
Three other members of the Board of
Trustees to be named by the Chairman of
the Board of Trustees.
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Executive The Chancellor of the University of
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Director of the Teaching Hospital.
At least three and no more than five
individuals to serve as directors and
community -representatives chosen from the
following list:
Ronald Texeira Ralph Crowley
Angela Dorenkamp Arthur Pappas
Richard Collins
The next matter considered was the Administrative
Reorganization at UM/Worcester which would separate the
Chancellorship and the deanship. The duties of the deanship
would be expanded to include the current responsibilities of
Provost. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board eliminate the
titles Chancellor/Dean and Provost at the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester
and to create the titles Chancellor, and
Dean of the Medical School /Provost of the
University of Massachusetts at Worcester.
(Doc. T84-123)
The last matter of business considered was the Student
Constitut ion at UM/Boston. Chairman Quinn stated that the
meeting was scheduled to hear those advocates of both sides.
Trustee Gomes said that after the last Board of Trustees
meeting an ad hoc committee was established consisting of
students. Trustee Gomes distributed copies of an Ad Hoc
Committee report which had not been reviewed by Chancellor
Corrigan or the General Counsel. He said the differences were
that SAC would remain the same, enacted as it was in the old
constitution, and a change in the distribution of the seats.
There was a change from 20 to 13 seats in the College of Arts
and Sciences, 1 graduate seat was added and 7 at-large seats
were added. He also said the report separated the budgetary
process of the Student Activities Committee and the Senate
would no longer have anything to do with the budgetary process.
A question was raised regarding who prepared the report.
Another question arose about the specific differences between
the Ad Hoc Report and the original proposal. David Burns
responded to those questions by saying that twenty students all
of whom had participated in the student government sat down at
three meetings. Notices were posted and some invitations were
sent. The changes, he said, encompass three things: seven
at-large seats were created where there were no at large seats,
the budgetary responsibility was removed from the Senate and
remains with SAC, reasons for the Senate to exist beyond money
were created, and standing committees were created to deal with
academics in the university, extracurricular activities,
financial arrangements made by the university with outside
vendors to provide services, etc.
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Brian McDevitt, a member of the Chancellor's Governance
Reform Committee said one of the main reasons why the Committee
joined the Senate and the Budget and Finance Committee together
under the original proposal was to have a system of checks and
balances on the campus. Presently there exists no system and
there is no recourse. Billy Taylor, a member of the Student
Activites Committee who also served as a member of the
Chancellor's Governance Reform Committee said as part of the
Governance Reform it was felt it would be better to consolidate
the two different components to strengthen it and hopefully
have a more democratic process in dealing with monetary and
policy making decisions at the University. By having a senate
and centralizing the whole governance structure at the
University there is a clear avenue for students to go if they
have a concern that affects the University community.
Delabarre Sullivan and Richard Bell, students at CPCS,
spoke in favor of the Ad Hoc Report and maintaining SAC as it
exists under the old constitution.
Trustee Gomes asked that the Board look at the Ad Hoc
Committee Report.
Trustee Knowles cited a concern about the distribution of
seats as indicated in the Ad Hoc Report particularly the
College of Arts and Sciences which has 70% of the headcount in
terms of students but would receive 30% respresentat ion.
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Counsel Searson pointed out that the governance document,
"the Wellman Document" provides for a single governance group
for students and the Ad Hoc Report as described provides for
two.
After
that the
asked tha
taken ask
Executive
the Board
Massachus
Senate as
hearing additional comments, Chairman Quinn annou
meeting was recessed until 1:45 p.m. on January 16
t a poll of the members of the Executive Committee
ing whether they were in favor of reaffirming the
Committee recommendation of November 19, 1984 tha
establish the Student Senate at the University of
etts at Boston and to approve the Constitution^of
set forth in Doc. T84-118 as amended.
need
and
be
said
'■nthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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ATTENDANCE:
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
January 16, 1985; 1:45 p.m.
(reconvened meeting of January 4, 1935)
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Knowles, Kurzman, Robsham, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Costin
Other Trustees : Trustees Carlin, Gomes, Keller and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/ Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Ms. McDermott, Assistant
Chancellor
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn reconvened the Executive Committee at 1:45
p.m. The unfinished business remaining from the January 4,
1985 meeting was to vote on whether to reaffirm the Executive
Committee recommendation of November 19th that the Board esta-
blish the Student Senate at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston and to approve the Constitution of said Senate as set
forth in Doc. T84-118 as amended.
He announced that the members of the Executive Committee
were polled and reported that there was a unanimous vote in the
affirmative .
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Chairman Quinn asked if any of the members of the Executive
Committee present wished to change his vote or vote otherwise.
There being none the Chairman declared the vote as stands.
There being no further business to come before J^ie Com-
mittee, the meeting was adjourned at, 1:50 p,
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lynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Board of Trustees
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Executive Committee
March 19, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE STAFF: Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Knowles, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustees Costin, Kurzman and Robsham
OTHER TRUSTEES : Trustee Keller
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION: President Knapp; Mr. MacArthur,
Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs
UM/BOSTON: Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chancellor
UM/WORCESTER: Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
The Change in Title at UM/Worcester was considered. This
change would bring the position in line with its counterparts
m at the other campuses. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To create the title of Vice Chancellor for
University Relations at the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester; further, to concur
along with the President in the appointment by
th Chancellor of Larry Fox as Vice Chancellor
for University Relations. (Doc. T85-014)
The next matter was the Hospital Management Board Minutes .
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the January 23, 1985,
meeting of the Hospital Management Board,
including the November and December, 1985
Unaudited Financial Statements and the Fourth
Quarter Report on Management by Objectives.
(Doc. T85-015)
Trustee Sweeney asked how the fundraising activities of the
Medical Center would assist in the major development program
underway. Chancellor Tranquada said the focus on fundraising
activities is not different from the rest of the University
except that there is a different resource, the patients, from
which funds are received.
The next item was the appointment of a Certifying Officer .
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To appoint Cynthia A. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Certifying
Officer of the University; further, to appoint
John F. Miller as Certifying Officer in the
absence of the Administrative Secretary.
The University Medal for Outstanding Service at UM/Boston
was then considered. Trustee Troy expressed his pleasure in
the recommendation for the award to David Riesman who, he said,
had a high view of the University. Similar views were
expressed for Francis L. Broderick and Maurice A. Donahue. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED:
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.The last item was Resolutions to be presented to the
outgoing S'tudent Trustees m appreciation of their service. It
was moved, seconded and
RESOLVED: Elected by his peers at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst to serve as Student
Representative to the Board of Trustees, James
Keller has served with distinction as a Member
of the Committee of Budget and Financial Affairs
and the University Relations and Development
Committee .
The Board wishes to express its sincere
appreciation to him for his performance as a
Student Trustee, for his time and effort, for
his contributions to the Board of Trustees, for
his commitment to the students, and for the
honor to have served with him.
and,
RESOLVED
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Elected by his peers at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston to serve as Student
Representative to the Board of Trustees, Adrian
Gomes III has served with distinction as a
Member of the Committee on Academic and Student
Affairs and the Affirmative Action Committee.
The Board wishes to express its sincere
appreciation to him for his performance as a
Trustee, for his time and effort, for his
contributions to the Board of Trustees, for his
commitment to the students, and for the honor to
have served with him.
The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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Administrative Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
May 20, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Robshara, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Xnowles
Other Trustees : Trustee Burgess
University Administration : President Knapp ; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Ms.
McDermott, Assistant Chancellor
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn convened the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
The first matter of business was the New England Life
Flight Program. The President in summarizing the recom-
mendation said that the program had been reviewed on an
annual basis and there was sufficient evidence citing the
program as a viable one to recommend that it be put on a
continuing basis with annual reports from the Chancellor.
Chancellor Tranquada said the annual growth rate of the
program was projected at 8%. After a brief discussion of
the revenues and expenses, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
continuation of the New England Life
Flight Program at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center; further
to instruct the Chancellor to submit a
report on the program to the President
and the Trustees at the end of each
fiscal year. (Doc. T85-027)
The next item was the Appointment of the Dean of the
School of Nursing. Provost Greene reviewed for the Com-
mittee the search process and Dr. Kibrick's qualifications
for the position. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur
along with the President in the
appointment by the Chancellor of Anne
Kibrick as Dean of the School of
Nursing at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Boston. (T85-030)
The next matter for consideration was the minutes and
meetings of the Hospital Management Board . Chancellor
Tranquada said the actions included appointments and re-
appointments, new forms for clinical privileges represent-
ing and improvement over previous forms, proposed amend-
ments to the By-Laws, establishment of the Treatment
Issues Committee and the Physician Weil-Being Committee.
With reference to the amendments to the By-Laws, Counsel
Searson pointed out that the final responsibility in re-
gard to the Hospital rests with the Board of Trustees and
he suggested amendments to reflect the Board's statutory
authority. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
minutes of the March 6, and April 17,
1985, meetings of the Hospital Manage-
ment Board, including the January and
February Unaudited Financial Statements,
the appointments and reappointments to
the Medical Staff, and the establishment
of the Treatment Issues Committee and
the Physician Health Weil-Being Commit-
tee; further, to amend the proposed
Amendments to the By-Laws of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts Medical Center
Section IV: The Medical Staff, Article
VII, Part B, as follows:
-by striking in paragraph 10 the word
-.final"
-by striking in paragraph 11 the second
sentence
-by striking in paragraph 12 the word
"final"
-by striking in paragraph 13 the word
"final",
and further, to approve said amendments.
(Doc. T85-028
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The last items were Resolutions expressing appreci-
ation to former Trustees Costin and Kurzman. Without dis
cussion, it was moved, seconded and
RESOLVED To recommend to the Board
The many contributions, great and
small, Thomas Costin made to the
University and to the Board of
Trustees during his four years as a
Trustee will not be forgotten.
In addition to his service on two com-
mittees, he was Chairman of the
Affirmative Action Committee. His
dedication to the University of
Massachusetts and his deep commitment
to the welfare of the young people have
been exemplary.
With this resolution the Board ex-
presses its sincere admiration for and
gratitude to Tom for his contributions
to the University and people of
the Commonwealth.
RESOLVED:
During his three years as a Trustee,
Stanton Kurzman contributed in a very
special way to the work of the Board of
Trustees.
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The Board of Trustees, therefore, ex-
tends to him on behalf of the people of
Massachusetts, whose interests it
serves, sincere and abiding apprecia-
tion for exceptional performance.
Chairman Quinn then asked if there were any students
in the audience from the State Student Association of
Massachusetts . There were none and there was a discussion
about SSAM's request to increase the Amherst campus Stu-
dent Activities fee by $2.00 per year or $1.00 per sem-
ester.
Chancellor Duffey said the campus had not submitted a
recommendation on the fee increase because it was waiting
for the General Counsel to present an opinion on the legal
question of whether this constituted an appropriate use of
trust funds and a resolution from he SGA recommending the
arrangement .
It was agreed that this matter be referred to the Com-
mittee on Budget and Financial Affairs.
There was no further business to come before the Com-
mittee and the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
thia A. Fontaine
ministrat ive Secretary
to the Board ofTrustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
July 15, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Robsham, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Sec-
retary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Caruso and Knowles
Other Trustees : Trustees Bell, Burgess and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp ; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Guests : Mr. Donahue, State Student Association of Massachusetts
In the absence of the Chairman, Trustee Robsham assumed the
chair and called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m.
The first items discussed were Naming of the Pool at the
Boyden Building at the Amherst Campus and Naming of the Large
Science Auditorium at the Harbor Campus. There was agreement
that the individuals involved merited the honor and it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board name the swimming
pool in the Boyden Physical Education Build-
ing at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst the Joseph Rogers Swimming Pool in
honor of Joseph Rogers' forty-four years of
service to the University and its students
as the Swimming Coach. (Doc. T85-051)
And further,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board rename the Large
Science Auditorium at the Harbor Campus Sci-
ence Center the Herbert Lipke Memorial Science
Auditorium in recognition of Professor
Lipke' s contribution to the development of
the biological sciences at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc.
T85-050)
Chairman Quinn entered the room at 2:30 p.m. At his
urging, Trustee Robsham continued to chair the meeting.
The Trustees then considered Proserve Corporation --
UM/Worcester. Chancellor Tranquada noted that the name of the
Corporation would have to be changed as "Proserve" was a
registered trademark. This was being worked on.
The proposed corporation, he continued, was part of the
Medical Center's ongoing effort to cope with a national trend
in the delivery of and payment for medical care. In increasing
numbers, individuals are turning to health maintenance organi-
zations and preferred provider plans as their insurers. Sub-
scribers to these organizations are restricted in their choice
of physicians to the member-doctors of the organization. For
this reason the Medical Center, after study, had concluded that
it would be advisable to become part of this growing trend.
The agreement with the Fallon Clinic would associate the
Medical Center with the largest health maintenance organization
in the Worcester area.
After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board assist in
establishing the Corporation, and to
designate the University of Massachusetts
Foundation, Inc. as the shareholder of
record of the University's shares in
said corporation; provided however, that
the Chancellor of the Medical Center shall
exercise the voting rights of said shares,
all as more fully described in Doc. T85-052A;
further, to authorize the Chancellor of the
Medical Center to disburse $150,000 to the
University of Massachusetts Foundation,
under the terms and restrictions set forth
in said document.
The next item was the fee for the State Student Associ-
ation of Massachusetts . After thorough discussion it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED: To postpone the matter of the Student
Activities Fee of the State Student Asso-
ciation of Massachusetts, until the
September 9, 1985 meeting of the Committee;
further, to offer counsel for the Student
Association the opportunity to respond in
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writing to Counsel Searson's memorandum
of July 2, 1985, provided that said re-
sponse be delivered to the Office of the
Administrative Secretary no later than
August 27, 1985.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
minutes of the May 15, 1985 meeting of
the Hospital Management Board, including
the March Unaudited Financial Statement,
the Appointments and Reappointments to
the Medical Staff and the FY86 Hospital
Objectives. (Doc. T85-049)
Trustee Robsham then asked for a motion to enter executive
session in order to discuss candidates for Honorary Degrees .
It was then moved, seconded and, on roll call
VOTED : To enter executive session.
The time was 3:45 p.m.
At 4:10 p.m. the executive session ended and it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board award honorary
degrees to those individuals agreed upon
in executive session and to instruct the
Chancellor of the Medical Center to proceed
with the necessary arrangements.
The meeting then adjourned.
Jonn F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
September 9, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
3oston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Caruso, Knowles, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Robsham
Other Trustees : Trustees Bell and 3urgess
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene, Ms.
McDermott, Assistant Chancellor
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Dr. Hanshaw, Vice
Chancellor/Academic Dean
Guests : Mr. Ferrigano, State Student Association of Massa-
chusetts; Attorney MacNamara, SSAM; Mr. Shaw, Student — UM/
Amherst
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was State Student Association
of Massachusetts.
President Knapp said that he recommended a voluntary
fee for the Association as a mandatory fee might cause
legal complications. Chairman Quinn asked the Committee
members if any of them favored a mandatory fee; no one
did. After further discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
levying of a voluntary State Student Asso-
ciation Student Fee of ^1.00 per semester
at UM/Amherst on the basis of a negative
check-off procedure, provided that, if in any
semester less than fifty per cent of the
students at the campus elect to make such
payments, such authorization will cease,
and provided further, that SSAM shall re-
imburse the Commonwealth for any expenses
incurred by the University in collecting
such payments; all as more fully described
in Doc. T35-068.
As a clarification it was noted that the students in
question were full-time undergraduates. Chairman Quinn
refused Mr. Ferrigano's request that the Committee
consider making the fee retroactive to the last semester.
He said there would be no objection to considering this
matter at the upcoming Board meeting.
The next item considered was the Position of Vice
Chancellor for Planning at the Boston campus. Chancellor
Corrigan said that the need for such a position had been
identified some time ago. The position would enable the
campus to "anticipate next year's problems rather than
dealing with this month's crisis." After further
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board create the
position of Vice Chancellor for Planning
at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T85-065)
The Trustees then considered Appointment of Donald
Babcock . As Mr. Baocock was well known, without dis-
cussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board concur along
with the President in the appointment by
the Chancellor of Donald Babcock as Vice
Chancellor for Planning at the University
of Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc. T85-065)
The next item was Hospital Management 3oard
Minutes . After a brief discussion, it was moved sec-
onded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
minutes of the June 26, 1985 meeting of
the Hospital Management Board, including
the April Unaudited Financial Statement,
the authorization of Jan Wyatt, Hospital
Administrator, or her designee to execute
the Certificate of Authority for the Blue
Cross HA-30 Contract, the Appointments and
Reappointments to the Medical Staff and to
approve the Hospital Performance
Indicators for the period ending March 31,
1985;
and further,
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To approve the reappointment of Mr. Robert
Bowditch and the appointment of Mr.
William Xelleher to the Hospital
Management Board, each for a three-year
term to expire in June, 1983. (Doc.
T85-066)
The Trustees then considered Opportunites for
Quality — A Five Year Plan Progress Report. After a
thorough discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board accept the
Planning Progress Report of the Five Year
Plan, Opportunities for Quality, as
contained in Doc. T33-086, Addendum II,
and to authorize the President to forward
said report to the Board of Regents.
The Chairman then called for a motion to enter
Executive Session to discuss Honorary Degrees . It was
moved, seconded and, on roll call,
VOTED: To enter Executive Session.
The time was 3:25 p.m.
At 3:40 p.m. the Committee returned to open
session. There being no further business the meeting
was adjourned.
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tfohn F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meeting Room A
Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Robsham and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary
Other Trustees : Trustees Bell, Burgess, Matthews, Oakes
and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Cusker,
Executive Assistant to the President; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General
Counsel; Ms. Willits, Associate Vice President for Human
Resources
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:30
p.m. and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session
to discuss Collective Bargaining and Honorary Degrees. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To go into Executive Session.
The time was 2:30 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. the Board came
out of Executive Session and it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To support in principle the tenor of the
Patent Policy as stated in Doc. T85-091.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m./y ^ ^f .<
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
October 23, 1985; 12:00 noon
Room 400, Park Plaza Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Caruso, Robsham, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary.
Other Trustees : Trustees Bell, Burgess, and Matthews
University Administration : Acting President Smith
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 12:55
p.m. and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session
to discuss Honorary Degrees. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To go into Executive Session
At 2:15 the Committee came out of Executive Session
and it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board award Honorary
Degrees to those individuals agreed upon in
Executive Session and to instruct the
Chancellors to proceed with the necessary
arrangements .
The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
'otU^tf. finnnurU.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
December 4, 1985; 1:45 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Quinn; Trustees
Carlin, Caruso, Knowles, Robsham and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary
Other Trustees : Trustees Bell, Burgess, Matthews, Oakes
and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Cusker,
Executive Assistant to the President; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Searson, General
Counsel; Ms. Willits, Associate Vice President for Human
Resources
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Quinn called the meeting to order at 2:30
p.m. and asked for a motion to go into Executive Session
to discuss Collective Bargaining and Honorary Degrees. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To go into Executive Session.
The time was 2:30 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. the Board came
out of Executive Session and it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To support in principle the tenor of the
Patent Policy as stated in Doc. T85-091.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. /
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
January 9, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
mENDANCE: COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE STAFF: Chairman Sweeney; Trustees
Keller and Zervas; Mrs Fontaine, Administrative Secretary and
Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustees Knowles, Robsham and Troy
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION: President Knapp; Treasurer Brand;
Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr.
Searson, General Counsel
UM/AMHERST : Ms. Ling, Vice Chancellor for University Relations
and Development; Ms. MaryEllen Hanley, Information Systems
Coordinator; Ms. Levens, Alumni President
UM/BOSTON: Chancellor Corrigan, Ms. McDermott, Assistant
} Chancellor; Ms. Mulville, Vice Chancellor for University
Relations and Development; Ms. Satkewich, Alumni Vice President
UM/WORCESTER: Chancellor Tranquada, Mr. Fox, Associate Vice
Chancellor for University Relations and Development
GUEST : Mr. Trotman, Executive Director, University of
Massachusetts Foundation
Chairman Sweeney called the Committee meeting to order at
2:05 p.m. The first order of business was approval of the
minutes of the prior meeting of the Committee. Without
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the November 7,
1985 meeting.
In his comments, Chairman Sweeney stressed the importance
of the matters facing the Committee and urged all those present
to contribute to the discussion.
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UNI. REL. President Knapp noted that the University-wide Development
& DEV. Council had held its first meeting on December 20th. At that
1/9/85 meeting, the group endorsed the five year financial plan of the
UMass Foundation and the proposal to transfer two
quas i-endowment funds to the Foundation for purposes of fiscal
management. Also discussed was the transfer of tangible
property to the Foundation. Lastly, the Council had
established two committees — one to draft a goals and mission
statement for University-wide development, the other, to advise
on the composition of the Council when the process entered its
second phase.
The Committee then discussed Campus Development Activities.
Speaking for the Amherst campus, Ms. Ling said that the memo
dated August 6, 1984 from Mr. Darland which had been sent to
the Trustees, was in response to a concern of Trustee Carlin,
expressed at the May Board meeting, that there were no figures
to indicate what return could be expected from the $586,000
allocated to the Amherst campus for development purposes. Mr.
Darland 's memo set forth projected figures for the years
1984-85 through 1986-87 were conservative and showed an
increase of $789,000 in 1985-86 over 1984-85, and a further
increase in 1986-87 of $1,523,000.
To achieve these goals the Development office will make
staff changes and is implementing a computer system. Ms.
Hanley then described the system.
Ms. Mulville described the system at the Boston campus
noting that the campus had no organized development effort
until 1984. At present the staff consists of two persons,
herself as Director of Development and a computer specialist to
help with alumni records. Efforts were underway to recruit an
Associate Director of Development and a Director of Alumni
Affairs .
In 1984 the first concerted effort to solicit funds other
than membership fees from alumni was made. 3,300 alumni were
contacted and $65,000 was pledged, a respectable amount. The
campus, Ms. Mulville continued, was prepared to approach
foundations and corporations in FY 85 for grants in the amount
of $400,000. In addition, during the course of the year a
deferred giving program would be developed.
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Mr. Fox then reported for the Worcester campus. He noted
that the Medical Center faced four problems in the area of
development. First, the Center's constituency was unaware that
the Teaching Hospital received no direct aid from the state and
that only 14% of the University's operating budget was derived
from state funds. Second, while the Center had the support of
a dedicated Board of Trustees and an excellent Hospital
Management Board there was a need for more volunteer leaders.
Third, the sources of giving — individuals, corporations and
foundations — need to know more about the quality and the
magnitude of patient care, education and research at the
Center. Fourthly, there was a need to apprise people of the
"industrial" aspects of the campus. The Center provides 4,300
jobs, a $105,000,000 payroll and the probability of an
additional 3,000 jobs when the Research Park is operational.
Without belittling the Medical School, Mr. Fox continued,
for some time to come the chief source of donors will be former
patients. There were only 757 graduates of the School,
many still serving internships, most in debt. Despite this,
the alumni have a presentable record of giving. Their chief
form of support will be to tell their patients of the needs of
the Medical Center, particularly the Hospital, in the hope that
the patients will become donors.
Mr. Fox noted that during the period June 1, 1984 to
January 1, 1985 the Center had received $122,000 in gifts and
pledges, $11,000 in response to a mail appeal, $18,000 for the
Alumni Fund and the $2,000,000 Haideck Bequest for the
establishment of two professorships at the Medical School.
Mr. Fox said that a five year development plan would soon
be available which would explain in detail operations of the
office and projected income.
The Committee then considered the Transfer of the Joseph P.
Healey Endowment Fund and the Public Service Endowment Fund
and the Three Year Plan and the Financial Plan of the
University of Massachusetts Foundation. After discussion it
was moved, seconded and
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& DEV.
1/9/85
VOTED : To recommend that the Board transfer
custody of the Joseph P. Healey Endowment
Fund to the University of Massachusetts
Foundation. This move changes neither the
original intention, uses or operation of
this fund as established in T82-058. The
general purpose of this fund remains the
"enhancing of the academic quality of the
University, primarily through subventions
to faculty to increase research and
scholarship potential."
Fund interest earnings, both realized and
unrealized totally 7% of the principal at
the beginning of the fiscal year prior to
their availability, shall be allotted each
year for current use; any additional
earnings shall be added to the principal.
In calculating the amount to be allotted,
funds added to the principal balance by
the University's Operating Budget shall be
deemed part of the principal at the
beginning of that fiscal year.
Distributions will continue to be made, as
at present, by the President of the
Univers i ty .
and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board transfer
custody of the Public Service Endowment
Fund to the University of Massachusetts
Foundation. This move changes neither the
original intention, uses or operation of
this fund as established in T82-058. The
general purpose of the fund remains
"enhancing the public service missions of
the University; funds are to be allocated
on a project basis rather than providing
on-going support for any specific
activity. . . "
Earnings, both realized and unrealized
totalling 7% of the principal at the
beginning of the fiscal year prior to
their availability, shall be allotted each
year for current use, any additional
earnings shall be re-invested and such
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In calculating the amount to be allotted,
funds added to the principal balance by
the University's Operating Budget shall be
deemed part of the principal at the
beginning of that fiscal year.
Distributions will continue to be made, as
at present, by the President of the
University.
This transfer will be implemented as of
June 28, 1985, and shall include current
balances as of that date.
UNI. REL.
& DEV.
1/9/85
and further,
VOTED; To recommend that the Board endorse the
University of Massachusetts Foundation
Three Year Plan and Financial Plan as
tools for revitalizing the Foundation and
making it more useful to the University
development program.
To recommend to the Board of Governors of
the Foundation that they adopt the plans
and implement them as soon as possible.
Mr. Trotman then reported on on-going activities at
Foundation and Ms. Levens and Ms. Satkewich reported on alumni
activities at their respective campuses.
There was no further business to come before the Committee
and the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
rohn F. Miller
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
) MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
ON UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
March 6, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff ; Chairman Sweeney; Mrs.
Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent ; Trustees Knowles, Robsham, Troy and
Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith, Vice
President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President
for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Treasurer Brand
UM/Amherst : Dr. Ling, Vice Chancellor for University Relations
and Development; Mr. Melley, Director. University Relations;
Mr. Darland, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs; Ms.
Young, Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Relations and
Development; Ms. Levens, President, Alumni
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Provost Greene; Ms. McDermott ,
Assistant Chancellor Ms. Mulville, Vice Chancellor for Univer-
™ sity Relations
UM/Worcester ; Mr. Hanshaw, Acting Vice Chancellor; Mr. Fox,
Vice Chancellor for University Relations
Guests ; Mr. Trotman, University Foundation
Chairman Sweeney convened the meeting of the Committee at
2:10 p.m. In his opening remarks, he said the next priority of
the Committee was long term planning at the three campuses in
the area of fund raising.
President Knapp reviewed the actions which the Board
approved at its February 27th meeting concerning the transfer
of two endowment funds to the University of Massachusetts Foun-
dation and the Foundation's Three Year Plan and Financial
Plan. He added that the Development Council was developing a
long range mission and goals statement for the University De-
velopment Program and a plan to expand the membership of the
Council. He announced that April 9 and 10 were the dates for
the Administrative Conference.
The next item was the Allocation of Funds to the Develop -
ment Office at Worcester. The request was similar to alloca-
tions made to Amherst and Boston last May. It was moved, sec-
onded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
plan of the Development Office of the \
University of Massachusetts at Worcester,
and to recommend that the Budget and Fi-
nancial affairs Committee recommend the
allocation of $350,000 from the Trustee
Reserve to the Development Office,
$144,000 to be allocated in FY1986,
$112,000 in FY1987, and $94,000 in FY1988,
all for the purposes set forth in Doc.
T85-011.
The next item was to provide for the University of Massa -
chusetts Foundation to accept gifts on behalf of the Univer-
sity. Chairman Sweeney asked for an opinion from Counsel
Searson with respect to the language "all gifts donated to the
University", and the Foundation's right to hold that property
and the Board of Trustees right to rescind or modify the vote.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED; To recommend that the Board upon accep-
tance of this vote by the Board of Gov-
ernors of the University of Massachusetts
Foundaton, Inc. ("Foundation"), the Pres-
ident of the University or his designee is
hereby authorized to transfer to .the Foun-
dation and the Foundation is authorized to
accept on behalf of the University
directly all gifts donated to the Univer-
sity of whatever kind, which shall be held
in trust for the sole purpose of bene-
fitting the University. The disposition
of any gifts shall be effected by the
Foundaton at the direction of the Pres-
ident or his designee. (Doc. T85-010)
Further, the Foundation shall forward to
the President a semi-annual report re-
garding the status of any such gifts and
an annual fiscal report following the
close of its fiscal year, and shall pro-
vide information regarding such gifts as
may be requested by the President or his
designee.
The Board of Trustees hereby reserves the
right to rescind or modify this vote at
any time.
The next item on the agenda was the Amherst Campus Draft
Public Relations Plan. Vice Chancellor Ling distributed issues
of Contact and Newsclips . Newsclips , a new tabloid, is a
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sample compilation of some of the best stories that have
appeared about the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in
some major newspapers. The main purpose of this new publi-
cation is internal communication on campus. She then gave a
summary of accomplishments in the University Relations and
Development area during the last 18 months including creation
of an Issues Management Task Force, development of a policy
regarding protocols on who speaks for the University, increas-
ing mention of the University in all media, maintaining strong
ties with journalism interns and alumni, and improving univer-
sity communications. Future goals include such items as de-
veloping a high quality slide show, strengthening ties to
national and regional media, and redesigning the Alumnus .
Mr. Melley, spoke briefly about the Amherst Campus Draft
Public Relations Plan and said the Council welcomes comments
and input on the plan.
There was a lengthly discussion about the effectiveness of
utilizing college fairs as student recruitment tools and
whether there was a need to do more.
Chancellor Corrigan spoke of the collective strength which
could come out of being a University and Chairman Sweeney re-
emphasized the point that the campuses should be one and not
separate entities.
Chairman Sweeney asked that Ms. Ruth Levens report back at
the next meeting on the draft plan, particularly as it related
to luncheons and the Speaker's Bureau.
Chairman Sweeney appointed Myrna Baylis, Joyce Hosie, Dan
Melley and Leo Monahan to a special Committee to discuss the
feasibility of a University of Massachusetts Bulletin which
would highlight the strengths of all three campuses. The pub-
lication would be targeted to alumni, legislators, parents, and
students as well as other interested parties. The Committee
was asked to report back in May with its recommendations.
Vice Chancellor Mulville reported on the status of several
items including the search process for the position of Director
of Alumni Affairs and Corporation and Foundations as well as
recent donations and events which will be forthcoming.
Chairman Sweeney asked Dr. Ling about the Long Term Capital
Planning efforts on the Amherst Campus. She indicated that
there is a Campus Development Council which is drafting de-
velopment priorities for the campus. She will keep the Com-
mittee informed in this regard.
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. /
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^nthia A. Fontaine
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to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
May 8, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, MAssachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Sweeney; Trustee
Zervas; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary; Mr.
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Knowles and Troy
Other Trustees : Trustee Robsham
University Administration : President Knapp ; Mr.
MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Financial
Affairs; Treasurer Brand
UM/Amherst : Dr. Ling, Vice Chancellor for University Re-
lations and Development; Mr. Darland, Director of Develop-
ment and Alumni Affairs; Mrs. Levens, President, Alumni;
Mr. Accomando; Alumni President-Elect ; Ms. Mary
Ellen Hanely, Development Office
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Ms. McDermott, Assistant
Chancellor
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada ; Mr. Fox, Vice Chan-
cellor for University Relations
Guests : Mr. Trotman, Director, University Foundation
Chairman Sweeney called the Committee meeting to order
at 2:10 p.m.
He noted that in the Report listing the Institutions
Endowment and Life Income Fund Assets, which was included
as part of the agenda and materials, the University was
ranked 202 with respect to Endowment Funds. He said the
purpose of the Committee is to change that ranking.
President Knapp, in his report, commented on two items
which are in progress, the implementation of the Foun-
dation Plan and the Development Council.
The University Relations Program was then discussed.
As a result of a meeting with the Vice Chancellors and
staff from the campuses, President Xnapp said that there
would be a publication series issued three times next year
which would focus on major university policy issues. The
audience targeted for distribution of the publication
would be business leadership, higher education leadership,
political leadership. He said the group that convened to
discuss the new publication was clear in its feeling that
a new publication should not duplicate existing publica-
tions nor be a compendium of documents available in other
forms on the campuses. The second item discussed by the
group was to reinstitute a program of public service
announcements. The third item was that the Presidents
Office should develop a series of major events - one or
two a year - like the Troy Dinner. He announced a tenta-
tively planned reception in honor of University authors
and writers on September 20 at the Athenaeum. Pinally,
the group discussed the need for an opinion and attitude
survey to help plan the publications to better match audi-
ences.
Chairman Sweeney expressed the need for a monthly mag-
azine highlighting the best of all three campuses.
Vice Chancellor Ling reported that the Amherst campus
is currently reviewing its total communications program
for all alumni and development publications including a
redesign and review of the content of the Alumnus. During
a discussion which ensued about the Mass Review, Vice
Chancellor Ling pointed out to the Committee that the Mass
Review is housed in Memorial Hall but it is a five college
publication with the Amherst campus paying only a portion
of the operating budget. Due to this type of financial
arrangement, the Review sometimes suffers from inadequate
resources or a very tight budget.
Chairman Sweeney asked Dallas Darland to encourage new
members to join the Alumni perhaps by way of having the
Mass Review available to them as a year's free subscrip-
tion.
Next on the agenda was the University of Massachusetts
Foundation Report. Mr. Trotman reviewed for the Committee
the progress on the Foundation Publication, a document
that will be used in conjunction with campus fundraising
efforts. It is expected to be available in August. Judge
Sweeney suggested there be one document a year targeted to
all Alumni and asked Tom Trotman to report at the next
meeting about the Foundation's plans over the next twelve
months .
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The next item was the Campus Reports on the "Systems
Acquisition and Progress on Internal Staffing." MaryEllen
Hanley from the Development Office at the Amherst campus
gave a status report addressing the acquisition of the
alumni hard and soft ware system. The final bids were
reviewed and it was determined that the bids exceed what
was planned for the project. The RFP was reissued, bids
received and evaluated and two vendors have been se-
lected. A final determination will be made after the
vendor demonstrations.
Chairman Sweeney asked that before the award of the
contract is made that ,the Amherst campus speak with the
Boston and Worcester people. He expressed the view that
the system should not be so narrow and sophisticated that
Boston and Worcester cannot be part of it.
Chancellor Corrigan in reporting for the Boston campus
reviewed the staffing changes in the Development Office
and said the major activity of that office for the next
few years would be in terms of a single fund raising acti-
vity having to do with a joint public and private effort
to build and environmental sciences center on the Boston
campus.
Vice Chancellor Fox updated the Committee on hiring
plans for utilizing the recent funds allocated by the
Board of Trustees and for the maintenance of a software
system. He described recent publications and the annual
report in press.
The next item was Alumni Affairs . Chairman Sweeney
introduced the new President-elect of the Alumni Associ-
ation, Edward Accomando. Ruth Levens gave an overview of
the Alumni Association goals and need for Alumni Commit-
tees to support on campus alumni events, student activi-
ties, and general communication and publication. Judge
Sweeney expressed, on behalf of the Committee, gratitute
to Ruth for her efforts as President of the Alumni Asso-
ciation.
The last item was Long Term Capital FundRaising.
Chairman Sweeney distributed questions which he said would
be the beginning of a long term capital fundraising
effort. It was agreed that the campuses responses, as
well as why the campuses are not at the stage where a cap-
ital campaign is something they ought to be working on,
would be the major discussion item at a meeting to be
scheduled in September.
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There being no further business to come before the
Committee the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
'ynthia A. Fontaine
[ministrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
September 17, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Sweeney; Trustees
Burgess and Knowles; Mrs. Fontaine; Administrative
Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Robsham and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr.
MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Napora, Assistant Vice President for
Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Dr. Ling, Vice Chancellor for University
Relations
UM/Boston : Ms. Mulville, Vice Chancellor for University
Relations
UM/Worcester : Mr. Fox, Vice Chancellor for University
Relations
Chairman Sweeney called the meeting to order at 2:10
p.m. He began his report by expressing his views of the
purpose of the Committee and the elements involved in the
development of a capital fundraising campaign.
President Knapp then commented on the two special
events planned by the President's Office. The first
event, he said, was scheduled for September 20th to honor
twenty-two University writers who have published works
within the last two years, have been reviewed nationally
and have made a contribution to the literature of the
country. In February 1986, a dinner is planned for Alumni
in State public service. Honorees will include members of
the Legislature, constitutional officers and cabinet
officers. He then spoke of special reports which will be
published shortly and will deal with the University and
University partnerships. Three publications to be called
the President's Journal are also anticipated. The
publications will focus on issues of education, public
service roles within the University, and research
activities. He updated the Committee on the progress of
the University-wide Development Council.
The Committee then discussed what steos would be
involved in launching a long term Capital Fundraising
Campaign.
Reporting for the Boston campus, Vice Chancellor
Mulville said for the next two years one of the main
priorities will be concentrating on the Center for Urban
Harbors.
Vice Chancellor Fox reported on recent gifts and
contributions to the Worcester campus.
Chairman Sweeney complimented the President's Office
on the recent three-campus publication and asked that
there be discussion about publications at the next
meeting.
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Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Board of Trustees
Executive/Budget and Financial Affairs
Joint Committee Meeting
January 30, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Knowles; Trustees
Keller, Kurzman, Sweeney and Troy; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Chairman Quinn; Trustees Carlin,
Costin and Robsham
University Administration : Acting President Smith; Mr.
MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal Affairs;
Treasurer Brand; Mr. Searson, General Counsel; Mr. Manigault,
Director of Auditing
UM/ Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for
Administration and Finance; Dr. Madson, Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs; Mr. Littlefield, Associate Vice Chancellor
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chan-
cellor
UM/Worcester : Acting Vice Chancellor Hanshaw; Mr. Adams, Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance; Ms. Wyatt, Hospital
Dirctor; Ms. Quinlan, Director of Risk Management
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uests : Messrs. Donaldson and Fine of the Firm of Ropes and
ray; Messrs. Dugal, Flynn and Patrick, Student, UM/Amherst
Chairman Knowles called the joint meeting to order at 2:10
p.m.
The first order of business was Self-Funding Malpractice
Insurance — UM/Worcester. Mr. Adams said that the Hospital,
since its inception, had purchased malpractice coverage from
the Joint Underwriting Association of Massachusetts. Partly
because the Hospital is now a more fully developed institution,
but mainly because of the exorbitant increases in the cost of
malpractice coverage — over $5,500,000 projected for FY1986,
more than double what it was in FY1984 — alternative ways of
providing coverage had been explored.
Working with staff and outside consultants over the course
of a year, a proposal had been developed. The proposal was to
establish a free-standing trust fund which would be funded
annually at an amount which would be actuarially determined to
be sufficient to pay claims. For FY86 the fund would be
$3,900,000 as compared with $5,500,000 for JUA coverage. As
with JUA coverage, excess insurance would be purchased.
Another factor, Mr. Adams continued, was a law which lim-
ited the amount of damages caused by state employees to
$100,000 for any one incident. As the law was being challenged
in the courts there was some uncertainty about it. Mr. Searson
pointed out that the $100,000 limitation was not being
challenged. The case involved a physician in the Group
Practice and the question is if he can be sued as an individual
rather than as a state employee. In response to Trustee Troy's
question, Ms. Quinlan said that since 1976 there has been 75
claims brought against the Medical Center. She noted that
about two-thirds of the claims had been dismissed for lack of
merit, the other claims are still in litigation.
Trustee Sweeney said that the proposal seemed to provide
over-protection to the staff rather than just protection. He
suggested that the matter be studied further. Trustee Kurzman
disagreed saying that in the past the projections supplied by
Vice Chancellor Adams had always been correct. Also, all the
Board was being asked to do was to authorize the Chancellor to
get further information and report back to the Trustees. Mr.
Donaldson noted that the proposal provided the staff with the
same coverage they had in the past, not additional protection.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize the
Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts
at Worcester to issue requests for proposal
for a fund trustee, a claims management firm,
and an excess insurance broker pertaining to
a program of self-funded medical malpractice
insurance, all as set forth in Doc. T84-007.
Further approval of the self-insurance plan
by the Board of Trustees shall be required
prior to accepting any such proposals or
entering into any contractual arrangement rel-
ative thereto.
This concluded the business of the joint meeting. The time
was 2:50 p.m.
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The Committee on Budget and Financial Affairs then dealt 1/30/35
with the matter of Computer Center Trust Fund — UM/Worcester .
After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Computer Center Trust Fund at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Worcester, which
self-supporting trust fund shall have as
its purpose the provision of computer re-
lated services to external organizations
as related to the primary programs of in-
struction, research and public service.
Expenditures will include all operational
and development costs of the trust, all as
described in Doc. T85-005.
The next item was F.M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Fund — UM/Amherst.
Chairman Knowles noted that Mr. Dowd had been a classmate
of his at Amherst, graduating with the Class of 1957. He was
General Manager of the Semiconductor Division of Raytheon.
While on vacation in the San Francisco area, he went sailing
and he and his boat disappeared. His widow is the chief spon-
sor of the fund. After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
F.M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Fund at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst for the purpose of awarding a scholar-
ship annually to an entering full-time
freshman who is the son or daughter of a
current, permanent employee of the Raytheon
Company who is majoring in mathematics, any
of the physical sciences, or any branch of
engineering; the award shall be in the amount
of $4,000 derived from the income of the fund
donated by the Raytheon Company, income in ex-
cess of $4,000 will be added to the fund, if
there is a shortfall Raytheon will make up the
difference. The selection of the scholarship
recipient will be made by the Department of
Electrical Engineering at Amherst. All as set
forth in Doc. T85-006.
The Committee then discussed the Internal Audit Report.
Mr. Manigault said that the report was a quarterly report, the
primary purpose of which was to apprise the Trustees of the
reports, both internal and external which had been issued dur-
ing the quarter. The report was abbreviated in scope and
touched the highlights. The annual report will go into greater
detail.
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FA c The next item was Quasi-Endowment Funds . Trustee Sweeney
/30/85 said that the Committee on University Relations and Develop-
ment, at its last meeting, had agreed to recommend that the
Board approve the transfer of the Joseph P. Healey endowment
Fund and the Public Service Endowment Fund to the University of
Massachusetts Foundation. The purposes of both funds will
remain the same. The transfer was part of an ongoing effort to
strengthen the Foundation.
The final item on the agenda was Building Authority Trust
Fund Fee . Trustee Keller said that this fee, designed to pay
off the debt service on buildings, was unusual in that other
such fees were fees for service. This new fee is assessed to
all students, whether or not they use the facilities in ques-
tion. This inequity had caused great concern among the stu-
dents.
The students, Trustee Keller continued, felt that this
inequity could be eliminated with minor changes. For example,
the residence hall debt service could continue to be paid
through the residence hall fee. He then asked the students
present to speak.
Mr. Patrick said he agreed with Trustee Keller, the debt
service fee could be collected from those students who use the
facilities and the inequity would be eliminated. Messrs. Dugal
and Flynn also concurred. Mr. Flynn pointed out that the fee
would create particular hardship for sororities and
fraternities which could lead to their demise. Trustee Kurzman
said that while the Trustees tried to keep fees as low as
possible they also had the duty to protect the University as a
whole. In the case of the Amherst campus, if certain pressing
maintenance problems were not dealt with, the campus itself
might not survive.
Chancellor Duffey said the campus was in bad shape and in a
situation where everyone has a stake in cleaning and making it
adequate and safe. He noted that it was similar to living in a
community where one is taxed for schools when he or she has no
children. The proposed fee was the most equitable way to
serve the needs of the whole campus community.
Trustee Keller asked why the student proposal would not
accomplish the goals of the across-the-board fee. Mr.
Littlefield said that 30 percent of occupants of campus housing
were there voluntarily. This meant the housing managers had to
be careful about the overall rents and fees charged to make
sure that they did not drive these occupants away from the
campus .
Chancellor Duffey said he had an action item which was not
on the agenda. A court has ordered the Commonwealth to provide
different institutional facilities for long-term mentally
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retarded adults. The state must provide small facilities in BFA
residential areas where the patients will receive constant 1/30/85
care. At the request of the state the Amherst campus studied
various University lots where such a facility could be built
and had selected one. The reason this item was not on the
agenda was that the Amherst Board of Selectmen has not yet
voted on the matter.
After discussion it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees of
the University of Massachusetts declares as
surplus real property two (2) parcels of land
with 200 foot frontage and 250 foot depth lo-
cated on the Amherst campus along Pleasant
Street as more fully described on the attached
plan marked Exhibit A, and delegates to Presi-
dent David C. Knapp the authority to enter into
an agreement with the Department of Mental
Health and the Division of Capital Planning
and Operations for the purposes of effectuating
the transfer and future disposition of the
subject surplus parcels; provided, however,
that such declaration and agreement shall be
contingent upon consideration and review of
recommendations from the Town of Amherst Board
of Selectmen by the President and upon approval
of General Counsel, as set forth in Doc. T85-009,
Chairman Knowles then said he had one last item for con-
sideration. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board allocate an
additional $1,000 from Trust Fund Interest
to the Amherst campus for the provision of
bus service to and from Springfield.
There was no further business to come before the Committee
and the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
John F. Miller
Deputy Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
March 29, 1985; 10:00 a.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
ATTENDANCE: Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Knowles; Trustees
Keller and Sweeney; Mrs Fontaine, Administrative 'secretary Mr
Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent: Trustees Carlin, Costin, and Kurzman
Other Trustees : Trustee Troy
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr. Searson, Gen-
eral Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Management and
Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs-
Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing; Mr. Saudek, Budget Director
UM/ Amherst: Chancellor Duffey; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for
Administration and Finance; Mr. Littlef ield, Associate Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; Ms. McDermott, Assistant Chan-
cellor
) UM/Worcester: Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Finance; ^r. Hanshaw, Acting Vice Chan-
cel 1 or j joe UGipTTj HCopfraL^\^«&rar--
Guests: Mr. Burgess, Student Trustee Elect--UM/Amherst
Chairman Knowles convened the meeting at 10:05 a m
Trustee Keller introduced the student-elect Co-Presidents of
the Student Government Association at Amherst, Stacy Roth and
Dam Burgess who will be the Student Trustee.
Chancellor Tranquada updated the Committee on the progress
of the Parking Garage and Self-Insurance Program at Worcester
The garage project is on-target and a construction starting"
aate is estimated For September or October with a completion
date of September, 1986. The RFP's for the claims management
tirm and the excess insurance broker have been issued, and the
RFP for the fund trustee will be issued April 1st. All are
expected to be returned by April 26th, be reviewed by the In-
surance Task Force, and brought to the Committee at its Mav
meeting. *
The Mid-Year Reviews were then discussed. Four areas of
concern mentioned were (1) that the budget figures
in the campus presentations assume full funding for collective
bargaining and non-unit salary increases although state funds
have yet to be made available, (2) the spending plans are in-
consistent with the understanding between the State Admini-
stration and Finance and the Board of Regents to return 3/4's
of one percent of the budget, (3) a request for supplemental
funding by the Medical School to restore facilities damaged by
fire this past fall and to fund emergency chimney repairs for
the medical center power plant, and (4) the possibility of a
deficiency at the Boston campus in the Utilities account as a
result of the shutdown of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant and
resultant energy cost increases. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
Mid-Year Budget Review of the three cam-
puses, the President's Office and the
Institute for Governmental Services con-
tained in Doc. T85-025 including the
intersubsidiary transfers and the Medical
Center's request to seek a supplemental
appropriation of $969,857 for needed re-
pairs and the Boston campus' request to
seek a supplemental appropriation as
needed to meet a shortfall in the uti-
lities account.
The next item on the agenda was New Trust Funds at the
Amherst Campus. The requested included four new proposed trust
funds. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board establish the
Athletic Events Clearing Accounts Trust
Fund at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust fund
shall have as its purpose the collection
of revenues from certain Athletic Depart-
ment events and activities and the payment
of miscellaneous cost associated with such
events and activities, all as more fully
described in Doc. T85-021.
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the 3oard establish the
Auxiliary Enterprises Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
which self-supporting trust fund will
supplant the Board Halls, Campus Center,
Conferences Services and Auxiliary Ser-
vices and Auxiliary Services Trust Funds;
further to approve the following Fiscal
Year 1986 fee schedule for the Boarding
Halls:
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10 meal plan
14 meal plan
19 meal plan
$ 954
1058
1135
All as set forth in Doc. T85-012
and further,
VOTED:
To recommend that the Board establish the
Mediation Special Programs Trust Fund at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
which self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of sup-
port to the Mediation Project, all as set
forth in Doc. T85-021.
and,
VOTED
To recommend that the Board establish the
Residential Activity Programs Trust Fund
at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, which self-supporting trust fund
shall have as its purpose the development
of activities which enhance the quality of
life of students in the residence halls
and family housing, all as set forth in
Doc. T85-021.
There was then discussion on the FY 1986 Trust Fund Budgets
Vice President MacArthur gave a brief review of the overall
trust fund budgets including the proposed fee increases. At
Boston, the Athletic Fee was recommended to be increased by
$10. At Worcester, it was proposed that the Commencement Fee
which is assessed to graduating students only and the Equipment
Maintenance fee assessed to first and second year students only
both be increased by $5. Without discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED
To recommend that the Board approve the
FY86 Revenue-Based Budgets and the fees and
fee adjustment at the University of Massa-
chusetts at Boston contained in Doc.
T85-012B.
and,
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
FY86 Revenue-Based Budget and fees and fee
adjustments at the University of Massachu-
setts at Worcester contained in Doc.
T85-012W.
Vice President MacArthur continued with a historical per-
spective of the Authority Fee. He noted the continued concern
of off campus students that the single fee was unfair to them
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because they do not use the facilities being renovated. Mr.
MacArthur pointed out that 86 percent of the debt service of
the bond issue applied to the general purpose facilities avai-
lable to all students and only 14 percent applied to dorms and
dining. Continuing, he said the net change for off-campus
students would be an increase of $195 and for on-campus student
$41. The Campus Center fee would be eliminated and Student
Activities fees were decreased and the Fine Arts Center and
University Arts Council fees remain unchanged. He cited the
comparison in-state tuition, fees and average room and board
figures which ranked the University of Massachusetts in the
lowest quartile. He distributed to the Committee (copy of
which is appended hereto) correspondence from the Building
Authority concerning the Payment of the debt service.
Trustee Keller reiterated his long standing concern about
the fee and its impact on students and introduced Stacy Roth,
co-president-elect of the Student Government Association who
spoke about, the "swing space" housing problem which will be
further aggravated by the acceptance of the proposed fee.
Trustee Keller asked about the feasibility of discussing the
option of phasing this fee in over three years. After further
discussion, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
FY86 Revenue-Based Budgets at the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts at Amherst and the
fees and fee adjustments contained in Doc.
T85-012.
Trustee Keller is recorded as opposed.
The next item discussed was the Hospital Rates at the Wor-
cester. Chancellor Tranquada said that since the implementa-
tion of Chapter 372 the Hospital has had a series of issues
under discussion with the agencies controlling the Maximum
Allowable Cost. An agreement has been reached with Blue Cross
that for fiscal years 82, 83, 84 and 85 the Hospital is en-
titled to a gross adjustment of over 9 million dollars. For
prior fiscal years, in excess of two million dollars will be
collected in arrears. To allow the Hospital to capture some of
the additional revenues due for the last three months, it is
requested that the 6% increase proposed for July 1 be effective
immediately following the Board's approval in April. Rate
increases for the past two years have been 5% in FY84 and in
FY85. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board authorize the
Chancellor of the University of Massachu-
sets Medical center to increase hospital
rates by an average of 6% effective April
1, 1985. (Doc. T85-024)
The next item considered was an Allocation From Trustee
Reserve to the University of Massachusetts at Worcester. This
action was a parallel action to one the Board of Trustees took
a year ago to provide seed money to the Amherst and Boston
campuses for the purposes of University Relations and
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Development. It was noted for the record that the recommenda-
tion proposes an allocation of $350,000 with a projected return
of $10.4 million over the next five years. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To approve the allocation of $350,000 from
the Trustee Reserve to the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester, $144,000 in
FY86, $112,000 in FY87, and $94,000 in
FY88, for use by the Campus Development
Office. (Doc. T85-011)
The next item considered was the Cardiovascular Center at
Worcester. This proposal was to renovate 6,000 square feet of
shell space to consolidate the cardiovascular activities. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board authorize the
Chancellor of the University of Massachu-
setts Medical Center to proceed with the
construction of a Cardiovascular Center as
described in Doc. T85-023, with the under-
standing that the President's prior ap-
proval shall be required if funds other
than those internally generated are used
for the renovations, and the Chancellor
will so report to the Committee on Budget
and Financial Affairs.
The next item was Transfer of Land at Amherst and had been
referred by the Board of Trustees to the Committee to resolve
certain details. Since the February 27th Board meeting, the
Town of Amherst's Board of Selectmen and the Department of
Mental Health have reached agreement on the use of the land.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees of
the University of Massachusetts declares
as surplus real property two (2) parcels
of land on the Amherst campus lying east
of North Pleasant Street, one of which is
north of the Wysocki House parcel and is
approximately 150 fee in frontage by 290
feet in depth, and the other of which is
south of the Wysocki House parcel and is
approximately 150 feet in frontage by 290
feet in depth, and delegates to the Pres-
ident the Authority to enter into an
interagency agreement with the Department
of Mental Health and the Division of
Capital Planning and Operations for the
purposes of effectuating the transfer of
the subject surplus parcels.
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The last item on the agenda was Checking Accounts Abroad
which would amend a 1970 vote to designate the Treasurer rather
than an individual. Without discussion, it was moved, seconded
and
O
VOTED: To recommend to the Board that the
Treasurer of the University be, and hereby
is authorized to designate signatures for
Special Program checking accounts both
here and abroad.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25
ithia A. Fontaane
linistrative Secretary to
the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
May 29, 1985; 10:00 a.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Knowles ; Trustees
Carlin and Sweeney; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative
Secretary ; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Oakes
Other Trustees : Trustees Bell, Burgess, Quinn and Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Mr.
MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Treasurer Brand; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing; Mr.
Saudek, Budget Director; Mr. r Malley, Associate Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Mr. DeNyse, Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance; Dr. Madson,
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada ; Mr. Adams, Vice
Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Ms. Wyatt,
Hospital Director
Guests : Mr. Fine, Ropes and Gray; Messrs. Ferrigno and
Donahue , SSAM; Mr. Ruddock, Ad Hoc Committee on South
African Investments
Chairman Knowles called the meeting to order at 10:10
a.m.
The first item discussed was the University Hospital
Budget . Ms. Wyatt gave a brief overview of the FY' 86
Budget and said the budget anticipates a surplus of
$200,000 on gross patient revenues of $108 million. The
1% increase in gross patient revenues will result from the
6% rate increase, and a rise in outpatient and Intensive
Care Unit activity. A change in the Blue Cross
reimbursement formula will eliminate much of the growth in
billed revenue, resulting in a 3 ,\% net patient revenue
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increase. Against this slight revenue growth, expenses
will grow by 3.8%. This will require careful monitoring
of the payroll as well as increased efficiencies in
managing supplies and purchased services.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
FY' 86 Budget of the University Hospital
as contained in Doc. T85-038.
The proposal to Self-Fund the Medical Malpractice
Insurance Program at Worcester was discussed. Chancellor
Tranquada reviewed the considerations which led the
Medical Center to pursue studying alternative approaches
to the medical malpractice program and which have resulted
in this option. The goals of the Self - Insurance Trust
will be to protect the University Hospital, the University
and the individual physicians and students from any
reasonable risk related to malpractice, to provide
malpractice liability and general liability, and to seek a
method of stabilizing costs on a long term basis.
There was a difference of opinion between General
Counsel and the outside consultant, Ropes and Gray which
centered on whether there was a necessity to include an
indemnification agreement or reference to it in the
program since there is the asssumption that Chapter 258
provides adequate coverage for University employees. The
position of Ropes and Gray was that if Chapter 258 was
held inapplicable the physicians would be without coverage
After a lengthly discussion, the Committee approved
the concept and establishment of the program and requested
the General Counsel and outside counsel resolve the legal
issues regarding indemnification. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
establishment of a Self-Funding Medical
Malpractice and Comprehensive General
Liability Program at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center as set
forth in Doc. T85-007B; further, to
approve the Trust Agreement and the
establishment of a Trust Fund described
therein to receive and hold contributions
from the Trustees and to pay claims and
expenses, as set forth in Doc. T85-007B;
further, to authorize the deposit of funds
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from the Hospital Trust Fund and the Group
Practice Trust Fund in said Trust Fund;
further, to select Risk Management Founda-
tion of Cambridge, MA as the claims manage-
ment firm, the firm of Johnson and Higgins,
Inc. of Boston, MA as the broker, and the
Bank of New England of Boston, MA as the
Trustee, all of said votes to be effective
for the fiscal year 1986.
A proposal to move the Primary Care Center , which has
clinics in Medicine, Pediatrics , and Geriatrics to a
nearby new facility was then considered. The move would
address over-crowded conditions and allow the clinical
services to bill patients directly. Further, it would
allow the Center to bring together all of the cancer
related services to a single physical space in the
hospital building and lable it the Cancer Center
concurrent with bringing the Medical Center to the next
stage in its development. After discussion, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board grant
preliminary approval to the moving of
the Primary Care Center at the
University of Massachusetts Medical
Center to a different facility,
provided that final approval shall be
contingent upon further review of the
impact of the move on the Medical
Center as a whole.
A proposal to enter into a License Agreement for the
lease of office space at 42 Lake Avenue, Worcester was
then introduced. The space would be used by the staff of
the Chief Medical Examiner at an annual cost of $16,800,
and the staff for University Relations at an annual cost
of $21,250. The Committee discussed the item and it was
moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize
the Chancellor of the University of
Massachusetts at Worcester to sign a
license agreement with the Lake Avenue
Trust for the lease of office space at
42 Lake Avenue, Worcester, Massachusetts.
(Doc. T85-039)
Next on the agenda was the establishment of three new,
self-supporting trust funds for the Amherst Campus. The
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COINS Research Computer was proposed as a $375,000 fund to
provide research computing services related to research
grants. The Library Trust Fund was proposed as a $60,000
activity to fund book binding, interlibrary loans, and
computer search services. The Geotechnical Trust Fund was
proposed as a $20,000 activity to provide specialized ^
geotechnical testing and analysis. It was moved, seconded
and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
COINS Research Computer Trust Fund at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
which self-supporting trust fund shall
have as its purpose the provision of
computer resources to research projects of
the Department of Computer and Information
Sciences and its related researchers;
further, to approve the FY86 budget and
fees for the trust fund. (Doc. T85-041)
and ,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Library Trust Fund at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, which self-
supporting trust fund shall have as its
purpose the collection of fees for various
auxiliary operations of the Library which
cannot be processed through state
accounts; further, to approve the FY86
budget and fees for the trust fund. (Doc.
T85-040)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Geotechnical Trust Fund at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst, which
self-supporting trust fund shall have as
its purpose the provision of specialized
geotechnical testing and analysis services
to agencies outside the University;
further, to approve the FY86 budget and
fees for the trust fund. (Doc. T85-044)
Modifications to the Undergraduate Student Activities
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Trust Fund and the Graduate Student Senate Trust Func .
Budgets at the Amherst campus to provide funding for the
Board of Governors and related program activities were
then considered. The result would be a $7 fee increase
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affecting all full-time students at Amherst, bringing the
Student Activities fee to $88.00 and the Graduate Student
Senate Fee to $51.00. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve a $7
increase in the Student Activities Fee and
in the Graduate Student Senate Fee. (Doc.
T85-043)
The Committee then heard presentations by
representatives of the State Student Association of
Massachusetts to increase the Amherst campus Student
Activities fee by $2.00 per year or $1.00 per semester and
allocate the $40,000 in annual revenues to support the
operating costs of SSAM. A referendum of students at the
Amherst campus endorsed the proposal and the student
senate's position was very supportive.
Matthew Donahue, President of SSAM, spoke of the
organization's advocacy and lobbying efforts on behalf of
public higher education. Michael Ferrigno, the Director
of the organization, also addressed the Committee.
There was a lengthly discussion about the proposal and
there were still unresolved legal issues as to whether a
transfer of funds would be in conformity with G.L. Chapter
75.
The next item discussed was the Continuing Education
Trust Fund at Boston. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
FY86 Continuing Education Trust Fund
Budget at the University of Massachusetts
at Boston contained in Doc. T85-042.
Six Scholarship Funds and a modification in the
purpose of an existing Fund were proposed. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Franklin L. Warren Scholarship Fund as an
endowment in accordance with the bequest
to the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst which stipulates that the
one-third share or $85,536.12 is "to be
invested and the income thereof to be used
as a scholarship for pupils from
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Bridgewater ;" and, "if during any one year
no pupil from Bridgewater attends, then
the income is to be used as a scholarship
for any needy students."
and,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
May 0. Whippen Scholarship Fund as an
endowment for the purpose of awarding a
scholarship from the income earned during
the preceding fiscal year to a student in
need of financial aid who wishes to enter
any campus of the University or continue
his or her studies at the University.
(Doc. T85-045)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Deborah Fennessey Memorial Endowment Fund
of the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst subject to the following
provisions: that the annual income earned
thereon during the preceding fiscal year
shall be available to provide one or more
awards annually for scholarhsip and/or aid
for recognition of outstanding under-
graduate or graduate students who are
currently enrolled fulltime art majors; ,
that the amount of the award be determined
by an Art Department Selection Committee;
and that unused income remaining after
annual award(s) have been made be added to
the principal of the fund at the direction
of the Treasurer of the University or
allowed to accumulate in the income
account for funding of awards in
subsequent fiscal years as requested by
the Chairperson or the Scholarship
Selection Committee. (Doc. T85-045)
and ,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Joseph R. Perozzi Memorial Scholarship
Fund as an endowment for the purpose of
awarding one or more scholarships in the
amount of $1,000 from income earned during
the preceding fiscal year to students
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majoring in Food Science who have
completed a minimum of two semesters at
the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
and, have a grade point average of 3.0;
additional criteria shall include but not
be limited to: need; contribution to the
activities of the campus and department;
probability that the applicant will seek a
career in food science or food technology;
and, outside experience in the food
industry /prof ession. Awardees will be
selected on the basis of application by a
committee of not less than three food
science faculty members. The committee
will be appointed by the department head
and will be chosen from the faculty
teaching undergraduate food science
courses. Any unused balance remaining
after annual awards have been made shall
be allowed to accumulate in the income
account to ensure adequate funding of the
award during the next fiscal year and
thereafter any unused amount may be added
to the principal of the fund at the
direction of the committee. (Doc. T85-045)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board accept the
gift from the Women's Memorial Physical
Education Scholarship Association of the
Boston Public Schools to establish the
Women's Physical Education Scholarship
Fund as an endowment for the purpose of
awarding a scholarship annually to a male
or female graduate of a Boston High
School, public or private, who is majoring
in physical education at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston. (Doc. T85-045)
and ,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
criteria of Ray E. Torrey Scholarship Fund
established by the Board of Trustees at
its meeting on April 26, 1965 according to
the following provisions: that the annual
income earned thereon during the preceding
fiscal year shall be available to provide
one or more awards annually to an
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undergraduate (student(s) majoring in
Botany at the University of massachusetts ,
Amherst Campus; that the amount of the
award shall be determined by the
Department Head in Botany; that the ^
scholarship recipient(s) shall be chosen
on the basis of demonstrated academic
excellence by a Selection Committee
established by the Department Head of
Botany; and, that unused income remaining
after annual awards have been made shall
be allowed to accumulate in the income
account to ensure adequate funding of an
award(s) during the next fiscal year.
(Doc. T85-045; Doc. T65-057)
and further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board amend the vote
of April 26, 1965 establishing the Kathryn
F. Furcolo endowment fund as follows:
. . .; that the amount of the award(s)
shall be determined by the Office of
Internships; and, that the scholarship
recipient(s) shall be chosen from a wide
variety of disciplines directly related to
or associated with government and public
service. (Doc. T85-045; T65-057)
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Three Appointments with Overscale Salary were
proposed for professors at the Boston Campus. The
appointments were for Dr. Lai Chugh, Associate
Professor and Chair of the Accounting/Finance
Department at the College of Management; Dr. Sumer
Aggarwal, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs in the College of Management; and Dr. Wornie
L. Reid, Associate Professor and Chair of the Black
Studies Department in the College of Arts and
Sciences. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
personnel actions for Lai Chugh, Sumer
Aggarwal and Wornie Reid contained in Doc.
T35-037, Addendum 1.
The last item discussed by the Committee was the South
African Investment Policy. The Committee discussed the
Report of the Ad Hoc Commission on South African
Investments and the President's recommendation to modify
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the University's 1977 investment policy which prohibits
investing University funds in corporations or businesses
that operate in South Africa. The changes proposed would
broaden the prohibition to include companies or lending
institutions which, either directly or through their
subsidiaries or affiliates, do business in or with the
Republic of South Africa.
John Ruddock, a student at the Amherst campus
presented the findings of the Ad Hoc Committee on South
African Investments. The report recommended the
University divest from Procter § Gamble Corporation, the
Foxboro Company, J. P. Morgan § Company, and Bankers Trust
New York Corporation.
There was considerable discussion of the policy and
Chairman Quinn moved the motion with the following
amendment. It was moved and seconded
To recommend that the Board amend the
University Investment Policy (Doc.
T73-093) by striking Section 2a and
substituing therefore the following:
Section 2a. The University will not
invest in any company or lending
institution nor seek or accept funds or
grants from any trust, corporation, or
other entity private or governmental nor
employ any person who seeks or accepts
such funds or grants from any such entity
which, either directly or through its
subsidiaries or affiliates, does business
in or with the Republic of South Africa or
in countries wth similar apartheid racial
policies .
The motion was defeated by a vote of 3:2.
It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board amend the
University Investment Policy (Doc.
T73-093) by striking Section 2a and
substituing therefore the following:
Section 2a. The University will not
invest in any company or lending
institution which, either directly or
through its subsidiaries or affiliates,
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does business in or with the Republic of
South Africa or in countries wth similar
apartheid racial policies.
Chairman Quinn and Trustee Bell are recorded as
opposed to the motion.
There being no further business to come before the
Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE ON 3UDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
July 31, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Knowles; Trustees
Bell, Carlin, Matthews, Oakes, and Sweeney; Mrs. Fontaine,
Administrative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
University Administration: President Knapp ; Mr.
MacArthur, Vice President for Management and Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM /Amherst : Chancellor Duffey
UM/Boston: Chancellor Corrigan
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada
Chairman Knowles called the meeting to order at 2:05
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p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the Sale of 54.038
Acres of Land for $8,550 per acre.
The land, located in Columbus, Ohio, was donated to
the University by Murray D. Lincoln, Class of 1914. The
proceeds of the sale, approximately $450,000 after closing
costs, would be added to the Murray D. Lincoln Endowment
Fund. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board authorize the
Treasurer of the University, Robert H. Brand
to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Contract
with John D. Wright, 6116 Cleveland Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio for the sale of real estate
situated in the County of Franklin, in the
State of Ohio, in the Township of Blendon,
Parcel No. 1 containing 54.038 acres per
survey and descriptions furnished by
Hockaden-Lipes -Rousculp , Inc., Consulting
Engineers (April 30, 1974), being land in
Parcel No. 1 received by gift from Murray D.
and Anne H. Lincoln for the purpose of
establishing an endowment in their names.
(Doc. T85-061)
o.
The next item on the agenda was Modifications to the
Self-Funded Program at Worcester, At the request of the
Trustee, the Bank of New England, minor changes addressing
certain details of liability on the part of the Fund's
Trustee were made to the Trustee Agreement.
The second change adds to the Indemnification Letter;
indemnification of faculty members if they provide
"voluntary or charitable services" outside of what would
normally be viewed as their employment.
The last change designates the Chancellor of the
Medical School or in his absence the Vice Chancellor/
Academic Dean or the Vice Chancellor/Hospital Director to
authorize payment from the Malpractice Trustee Fund in the
event an award was deemed appropriate.
It was moved, seconded and
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the Chancellor of the Medical
in his absence, to the
or the Vice Chancellor/Hospital
Chairman Knowles, in introducing the next item, gave
a brief description of the development of the
Biotechnology Research Park. The request from the Medical
School was to Lease 20,000 Square Feet of Laboratory Space
for faculty research in the Research Park.
A discussion ensued
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the lease.
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restricts the University from obtaining more than a five
year lease and a five year renewal.
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The next item was Final Approval to Lease 12,800
Square Feet of Space to move the primary care clinics in
internal medicine, pediatrics, and geriatrics to a new
facility. The move will free up space for the Cancer
Center. After a brief discussion, it was moved, seconded
and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board authorize the
Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts
Medical Center, pending action by the Division
of Capital Planning and Operations, to enter
into a five year lease, with a renewal option
in five year segments for 12,800 square feet
to house the Primary Care Clinics at an annual
rental cost of $153,600. (Doc. T85-045A)
The Fiscal Year 1986 Group Practice Budget was then
considered. At the request of the Committee, Chancellor
Tranquada described the Group Practice which is a separate
Trust Fund established bv statute and affirmed bv the
3oard of Trustees to provide a means for organizing the
practice of the physicians who are on the faculty at the
Medical School. The Group Practice collects the funds
due the physicians for any practice within the Medical
School. Those funds are budgeted on an annual basis by
department with approximately sixty percent of the funds
allocated toward faculty and support staff and the
remainder supports indirect costs and programs at the
Medical School.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the FY86
Group Practice Plan Budget contained in Doc.
T8S-053.
President Knapp then gave a chronology of the FY' 86
University Budget process. For the current fiscal year,
he said, the Budget Act was signed by the Governor but the
allocations per institution have not been reconciled. He
then presented a general picture of the budget, noting
that amounts for collective bargaining represent most of
the increase in the FY86 budget over the FY85 budget. He
brought to the Committee's attention that the Worcester
campus suffered severely this year and that a number of
items at the campuses were not funded which will create
problems .
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For fiscal year 1987, the University is in an
uncertain position because the formula part of the FY87
budget request is in part based on the FY86 allocation.
He then
Allocations .
reviewed the Trust Fund Interest
TFI '
is the earnings
which come
The principal
from
cash
float on university trust funds.
allocations provide for on-going expenses of the
university, an allocation to each of the campuses, and
special program funds administered out of the President's
office. He noted that there was a new fund, the academic
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equipment fund, which he said is highly impor
the absence of substantial state funding.
tant
given
Judge Sweeney expressed his dissatisfaction with the
distribution and said that the Board should indicate its
concern about the FY86 allocations and hope for FY' 87. It
was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize the
President to approve and adopt the policies
and procedures governing the allocation and
expenditure of state and non-state funds by
the University from July 1, 1985, until such
time as the Board of Trustees adopts the
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1986.
President Knapp then described the Drocess involved
in developing the FY87 maintenance base budget and gave an
overview of the new requests. The new requests for this
year, he said, identify where there are significant
problems and what changes the University must make over
the next five years to become the foremost University in
the Northeast.
He described t
which are to streng
equipment, librarie
ensuring access and
extending the cente
investment on the p
non-payroll account
new program request
$7,652,020 at Bosto
university-wide; $9
$216,000 for the In
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ental Services.
the Committee on the
acili t ies .
Trustee Oakes raised the concern that throughout the
new requests there was no indication of what would be
saved on on-going administrative expenses. Once example
cited and discussed was the Student Registration and
Scheduling System Project.
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After a discussion or the timetable for submission of
the new requests and the need to have an opportunity to
more thoroughly review them, it was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize the
President to continue with the FY37 Budget
Request process. (Doc. T85-047)
The next item was the Telecommunications Planning
Fund . After a discussion of the proposal, it was moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board establish the
Telecommunications Planning Fund and to
approve the allocation of $323,000 from the
Trustee Reserve to said fund. (Doc. TSS-060)
The Committee then approved Overscale-Salary Requests
at the Boston and Worcester campuses. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the salary
of $70,000 for Professor Maurice J. Eash,
Director of the Institute for Learning and
Teaching at the University of Massachusetts at
Boston. (Doc. T85-064)
And further,
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
following salaries at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center:
Gerald G. Steinberg, Professor of
Orthopedics and Chief of the Orthopedic Clinic
- $160,000
Okike N. Okike, Associate Professor of Cardiac
Surgery - $163,000
Robert Walton, Associate Professor and
Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery
$170,000.
(Doc. T85-063)
Next item on the agenda was Faculty Overscale Salary
Posi t ions . President Knapp explained to the Committee
that at the present time there are two caps on the number
of overscale positions at the University. There is a 1%
cap which is historic dating back many years. The other
cap, 5% of the faculty, was designated to provide for the
opportunity to hire first rate faculty members at
overscale salaries and secondly for department heads and
chairs, who may be overscale in their salaries under the
faculty contract and once appointed to a chair must take a
reduction in salary or be added to the \% pool.
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It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize the
President to approve overscale salaries for
faculty members who are or will be department
chairs or heads whose salaries are during
tenure in those positions, at or above the
state maximum. These salaries will only be
applicable for the duration of service as
chair or head. (Doc. T85-062)
Chancellor Duffey then spoke about the critical space
needs for the College of Engineering and invited the
Committee to join him on a date and time to be announced
to look at pre-f abricated Buildings at Hewlett-Packard in
Walt ham.
There being no further business to come before the
Committee, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
September 19, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff: Chairman Knowles, Trustees
Bell, Carlin, Matthews and Oakes; Mrs. Fontaine, Admini-
strative Secretary; Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Member Absent : Trustee Sweeney
Other Trustees : Trustee Zervas
University Administration : President Knapp; Dr. Smith,
Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. MacArthur, Vice
President for Management and Fiscal Affairs; Mr. Saudek,
Budget Director; Mr. Searson, General Counsel
UM/Amherst : Chancellor Duffey; Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance; Mr. Littlefield,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
UM/3oston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
Chairman Knowles convened the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was the approval of the
FY36 Operating Budget . President Knapp reviewed the
breakdown of the FY86 state appropriation by campus. The
overall increase in state funding for the University was
9.5% of which 8% was for collective bargaining and salary
increases. He noted decreases at Worcester and for the
University Administration which were as a result of ad-
justments made within the process. He then reviewed the
total revenue breakdown for FY86 including state and
federal funding, student fees, sales, gifts and grants and
other sources. It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
FY86 Operating Budget as set forth in Doc.
T85-048.
The next item was the FY87 Budget Request . President
Knapp reviewed how the budget request was calculated and
said the request places emphasis on goals to strengthen
the stock of academic equipment, the libraries, the exist-
ing core academic programs, to ensure access and support
to all qualified students, to extend the centers of ex-
cellence, to protect the investment in the physical plant
and to balance the non-payroll accounts with faculty needs,
The Committee, in the course of the discussion, asked
for a campus by campus breakdown of one-time costs in the
request. Questions were raised and there was discussion
about the percentage increase of the total University
budget over FY86 due to anticipated collective bargaining
and the number of additional employees anticipated if the
request were approved.
It was then moved, seconded
VOTED : To recommend that the Board approve the
FY87 Budget Request contained in Doc.
T85-047.
Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the
motion.
President Knapp then gave an overview of the Capital
Outlay Budget . The last Capital Outlay budget approved
for the University was FY84 which totalled $32 million to
fund seventeen University projects. This was the State's
first capital budget in three years. Since that appro-
priation, funds have been released for only five of the
seventeen items. The FY87 request for the University
totals $63,312,000 sixty-four percent of that request is
for repair, replacement and renovation of buildings,
twenty percent is for equipment purchases, eight percent
is for campus improvement, six percent is for new/
additional facilities and two percent is for energy con-
servation.
After a discussion of the timetable for capital outlay
projects, Trustee Carlin moved to instruct the Chairman of
the Committee to communicate to those concerned parties
the Committee's discontent and outrage at the process. It
was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To ask the Chairman of the Committee
to write to the Secretary of Administration
and Finance and express the concerns of the
Committee concerning the capital outlay
process .
Trustee Carlin asked to have it read into the minutes
that by virtue of voting this capital outlay budget that
it is not implied in any way that the Committee is approv-
ing requests for future years.
There was then a discussion of the 250 Stuart Street
building, the needed repairs to the elevators and the
liability of the Trustees. It was then moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve the
~ FY87 Capital Outlay Budget Request con-
tained in Doc. T85-075.
The Atlas of Massachusetts was the next item on the
agenda. There was a discussion of the proposed selling
price of $40 which was thought to be too low and that it
should be priced so that the Trustee Reserve would be
reimbursed. It was also suggested that a Trust Fund be
established for this purpose. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board establish an
"Atlas of Massachusetts" account at the
University of Massachusetts at Amherst and
to approve the allocation to that account
of $200,000 ($100,000 in FY86 and $100,000
in FY87) from the Trustee Reserve, pro-
vided that a price and marketing strategy
be established with the goal of reimburs-
ing the Trustee Reserve within three years
v of the time of publication. (Doc. T85-079)
Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the motion.
The next item was a gift of a Parcel of Land from the
Cape Cod Cranberry Grower's Association. It was moved,
seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board accept the
gift of land at East Wareham, Massachu-
setts from the Cape Cod Cranberry Grower's
Association as described in Doc. T85-075;
further, to express to the Association the
gratitude of the Trustees.
A Personnel Action at the Amherst Campus was then
approved. It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board approve an
overscale salary of $58,000 per year for
Sheldon B. Akers, Professor of Electrical
and Computer Engineering at the University
of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Doc.
T85-078)
The next discussion item related to the Use of
Trust Fund as a loan device for long term loans. The
Trust Fund Managment Policy provides for loans to be
made from Trust Funds short term and inter or intra
campus may be made between trust funds.
A number of implications were discussed including
a concern about the regular balances and cash avail-
able and what happens if a party defaults. Counsel
Searson spoke about the statutory limitations in terms
of trust funds and the concept of fiduciary duty.
It was the sense of the Committee that the
Treasurer should manage the float and the Committee
should not be involved in directing the Treasurer
where to invest.
Under other business, there was a discussion of
the accounts receivable and payable at the Medical
Center and a request for this item to be placed on the
next agenda for discussion.
Trustee Bell then brought up an item of parking
space at the Boston campus for the student trustee.
Chancellor Corrigan indicated that parking at the
Boston campus is an extraordinary problem and indi-
cated that in anticipation of this problem there is a
free shuttle bus system.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. /
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Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board of Trustees
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
December 3, 1985; 2:00 p.m.
Thirteenth Floor Conference Room
250 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Committee and Committee Staff : Chairman Knowles; Trustees
Bell and Carlin; Mrs. Fontaine, Administrative Secretary;
Mr. Miller, Deputy Secretary
Committee Members Absent : Trustees Matthews, Oakes and
Sweeney
Other Trustees : Trustee Burgess
University Administration : President Knapp; Treasurer
Brand; Mr. Manigault, Director of Auditing; Mr. Searson,
General Counsel; Mr. MacArthur, Vice President for Manage-
ment and Fiscal Affairs; Dr. Smith, Vice President for
Academic Affairs; Mr. Saudek, Budget Director
UM/ Amherst : Mr. DeNyse, Vice Chancellor for Administra-
tion and Finance; Mr. Littlefield, Associate Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Boston : Chancellor Corrigan; Mr. Baxter, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
UM/Worcester : Chancellor Tranquada; Mr. Adams, Vice Chan-
cellor for Administration and Finance
Guests : Mr. Grinber, Howard, Neddies, Tammen and
Bergendof f
Chairman Knowles convened the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was Liability Insurance .
Mr. MacArthur reported that the University had renewed a
policy for Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. The
new policy specifically excluded liquor liability, water-
craft exposure, and police professional liability and
severely reduces coverage for incidential malpractice.
Efforts were being made to gain additional liability cov-
erage, but there was concern about the need for protection
of University employees from personal liability exposure
when acting within the scope of their employment.
It was proposed that, until such time as the Univer-
sity obtains insurance coverage for police, professional
liability and incidental medical malpractice, the
University provide indemnity to its employees equivalent
to the coverage provided under the former comprehensive
general liability insurance plan.
There then ensued a discussion of the extent of cov-
erage and the cost at other New England Universities.
Trustee Carlin was concerned about how the University
would satisfy judgment with funds it did not have.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board
WHEREAS
certain employees of the University
of Massachusetts, namely police pro-
fessionals and allied health professionals on
the Amherst and Boston campuses, were insured
under a comprehensive general liability policy
during the period July 1, 1984 to July 1,
1985; and
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
said employees no longer have said insurance
coverage; and
the Board of Trustees deems it necessary and
desirable to provide protection to said em-
ployees ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The University of Massachusetts agrees to
the extent not prohibited by law to indemnify and hold
harmless said employees against any and all lia-
bilities arising out of a claim to the same extent and
subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth
in the comprehensive general liability policy in
effect for the period July 1, 1984 to July 1, 1985.
2. This indemnification shall apply to said
police professionals effective December 1, 1985, and
to said allied health professionals effective August
1, 1985.
3. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent
the terms of G.L. c. 258 from applying to any claim
arising hereunder.
4. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to
amend or terminate this indemnification upon thirty
days notice of any such amendment or termination.
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Trustee Carlin is recorded as opposed to the motion.
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Arena . Mr. Lit
ing up to the f
Needles, Tammen
on the detail i
ginally project
which included
Amherst Adminis
recreational ic
turf and lighti
em on the agenda was the Multipurpose
tlefield gave a chronology of events lead-
easibility study by the design firm Howard,
and Bergendoff. The cost estimates based
n the schematic plan were higher than ori-
ed. To keep within the $36 million budget,
$17.6 million in Capital Outlay, the
tration proposed that the practice and
e rink, including racketball courts and
ng for the Stadium be eliminated.
Don Grinberg, of the design firm, then gave a de-
tailed presentation of the site and building plans for the
Multipurpose Arena. Trustee Carlin raised the point that
the hockey team would not draw a large enough audience to
warrant the expense of including a hockey rink in the
Multipurpose Arena and suggested building a separate,
simple, cost-effective rink that would accommodate about
2,000 people.
Chairman Knowles encouraged the Amherst Administration
to restudy the hockey portion of the main arena and the
operational cost.
Trustee Burgess then addressed the issue of priorities
at the campus and reported that the students had taken a
referendum and did not feel the multipurpose arena was a
top priority over the Library, housing and study space.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED: To recommend that the Board
WHEREAS:
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hings, to provide
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( the University) ,
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dormitories ,
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niversity of
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University and
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upon written approval from the Commissioner of
Administration and Finance and the Chancellor^ 8
of the Board of Regents of Higher Education) U£ ^ r
and ;; $*■
WHEREAS : in the judgment of the Trustees it is in the
best interests of the University, its
students, staff and their dependents and said
organizations that the Authority initiate
projects consisting of the construction of a'
multi-purpose arena and rehabilitation of and
improvements to McGuirk Alumni Stadium;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. David C. Knapp, President of the Univer-
sity, be and he hereby is authorized in the
name and on behalf of the Trustees to make a
written request of the Authority that,
provided The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
appropriates the sum of $17,600,000 to be
applied to the costs of constructing the arena
hereinafter described, the Authority undertake
projects consisting of (a) the construction at
the Amherst Campus of the University of a
multi-purpose arena (as more specifically
described in Trustee document No. T85-088, as :
revised) for winter sports and other major
university events and convocations and (b)
rehabilitation of and improvements to McGuirk
Alumni Stadium;
2. The projects to be undertaken by the
Authority in accordance with the request
authorized to be made in section 1 of this
resolution may in the discretion of the
Authority be undertaken separately or together
for financing purposes; and -••~ faafea
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3. Said David C. Knapp and all other
officers of the University be and they are and
each acting singly is authorized and directed- 1
to request the Commissioner of Administration
and Finance and the Chancellor of the Board of
Regents of Higher Education to approve in
writing the undertaking by the Authority of
the projects a request for which is hereby
authorized and to do such things and to take
such other action as to the officer of
officers so acting shall, as conclusively
evidenced by their taking the action hereby
authorized, seem necessary or desirable to be
done or taken to carry in effect the matters
hereby authorized.
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The next item was a proposal to delegate to the Presi-
dent the authority to approve all Intersubsidiary Trans -
fers provided' the transfers do not result in a shortfall
of funds* The current policy requires Trustee approval
for all intersubsidiary transfers over $20,000 in the Uni-
versity's main operating accounts. As part of the new
proposal, a report on fund transfers would be submitted to
the Committee as part of the Mid-Year Review and at the
end of the fiscal year.
It was moved, seconded and
VOTED : To recommend that the Board authorize the
President of the University to approve
... intersubsidiary fund transfers in State
appropriation accounts provided, however, that
no such transfer shall result in a deficiency
in an appropriation account. The President
shall report any transfers to the Committee on
Budget and Financial Affairs. (Doc. T85-090)
Further, to rescind the Board vote of May 10,
1972 and Trustee Doc. T72-123 relating to fund
transfers .
The current Out-Of-State Application Fee of $40 was
then considered. The fee in FY85 was increased from $25
to $40. It was noted that since that increase there has
been and will continue to be a negative impact on appli-
cations - particularly at the graduate level. Chancellor
Duffey recommended that the fee be reduced to $25. There
was further discussion and the Committee asked that addi-
tional information be supplied prior to the full Board
meeting.
In the interest of time, the Treasurer's Report on
Annual Investments was delayed until the full Board
meeting.
President Knapp reported that two of the elevators
were operating and Frank Keefe, Secretary for Administra-
tion and Finance, has committed $1 million for elevator
replacement-. .
The next item on the agenda was Accounts Payable at
Worcester. Trustee Carlin said he had originally raised
the question about the timeliness of payments but was now
satisfied that significant progress had been made.
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The last item on the agenda dealt with the T&iia^ Jffi&fl
Management Policy . Mr. MacArthur reported that li/llaS?
Force was working on proposing changes to the curr^it
policy and efforts were being made to bring a new policy
to the Committee in January.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m
Cynthia A. Fontaine
Administrative Secretary
to the Board o£ Trustees
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